Are Aboriginal surface Scatters Protected?
All Aboriginal cultural places in Victoria are protected by law. Aboriginal artifacts are also protected. It is illegal to disturb or destroy an Aboriginal place. Artifacts should not be removed from sites. In general, the presence of Aboriginal surface scatters on private land will not affect ownership, or stop existing land uses from continuing. Please preserve Aboriginal surface scatters by conducting environmental, agricultural and other activities in a manner that does not impact on them. Such areas are likely to cover a very small area relative to the size of most properties and avoiding disturbance should therefore have little effect on productivity. The presence of such a place will greatly enhance the value of an appropriately implemented environmental project and is likely to be assist applicants seeking funds for environmental projects. Please help to preserve Aboriginal cultural places by reporting their presence to Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
