Proclamation under the Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005 (TAS)

Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005 will commence. The act is an amendment to the existing Aboriginal Lands Act 1995, which provides for the recognition and protection of Aboriginal lands and sites of cultural significance in Tasmania. This proclamation was made under the authority of the Act and was administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The court was presented with a challenge to the validity of the proclamation under the Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005. The challenge was brought by an individual who argued that the proclamation was not valid because it was not made in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution. The individual contended that the proclamation was not a law within the meaning of section 51 of the Constitution and, therefore, was invalid.

The court considered the arguments put forward by the individual and examined the relevant provisions of the Constitution and the Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005. The court found that the proclamation was valid and that it complied with the requirements of the Constitution. The court held that the Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005 was a valid law made by the Tasmanian Parliament and that the proclamation was made in accordance with the Act. The court also found that the proclamation was a law with respect to the recognition and protection of Aboriginal lands and sites of cultural significance and that it was within the power of the Tasmanian Parliament to make such a law.

The court dismissed the challenge to the validity of the proclamation and held that it was valid. The proclamation under the Aboriginal Lands Amendment Act (No. 2) 2005 is therefore effective and will commence on 21 July 2005.