Indigenous Repatriation
The Australian Government supports the repatriation of ancestral remains and secret sacred objects to their communities of origin to help promote healing and reconciliation.
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Movable cultural heritage
Cultural material bought in Australia or overseas are protected by laws. Our role is to help you make sure that you buy, sell, import or export cultural objects legally.
Return of culturally significant artefacts to Indonesia
30 May 2018
The Government has returned four decorated ancestral skulls to the Ambassador of Indonesia, at an event at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia...
$200,000 to preserve revolutionary race car
13 June 2018
The Government has provided $200,000 to help the National Motor Museum purchase the Chamberlain 8 “Australian Special” race car through the...
Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Scheme
July 01, 2016 00:00 AEST to December 31, 2016 00:00 AEDT
The Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan Scheme provides legal protection for cultural objects on loan from overseas lenders for temporary public exhibition in Australia.
Recent international repatriations
The Australian Government has supported the return of over 1470 Australian Indigenous ancestors from overseas institutions and private collectors for over 25 years.
$158,000 for significant cultural objects
30 June 2017
The Government has announced funding to assist two museums to purchase significant culture items.
Cultural Gifts Program—participating institutions
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List of participating institutions in Australia.
List of approved valuers—Cultural Gifts Program
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List of approved valuers for the Cultural Gifts Program—December 2017.
Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation
The Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation helps the Australian Government deliver the Indigenous Repatriation policy.
Export permit application―Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
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Before completing the application form, we strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with the purpose and operation of Australia's Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage legislation....
