Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003

This section applies if, before the commencement, a sponsor—

either—

gave a written notice (proposed plan) under section 91(1); or

caused a public notice (proposed plan) to be published under section 96(2); and

either—

endorsed a Torres Strait Islander party under section 97(2), 99(2) or 101(2); or

was not required to endorse a Torres Strait Islander party.

If the cultural heritage management plan is given to the chief executive for approval under section 107(1), the chief executive must approve or refuse to approve the plan under this Act as in force before the commencement.

Despite subsection (1), this section does not apply to an act or omission that is declared to be, and to have always been, valid and lawful under section 170.