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Legislation Torres Strait Islander Act 1971
State of Queensland
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Please note that this page reproduces the original language used in the historical sources drawn upon to compile this entry. This language includes offensive and derogatory terms to describe people of Torres Strait Islander descent which are today considered unacceptable. We apologise for any offence caused by such language.
The Torres Strait Islander Act 1971 provided for the conduct of reserves for Torres Strait Islanders and for the admission of those who wished to reside there and for assistance of Torres Strait Islanders who made such requests.The staus of 'assisted Islander' was abolished.
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- Torres Strait Islander Act 1971 (Qld), 1971. Details
Online Resources
- To Remove and Protect: laws that changed Aboriginal lives, Queensland Legislation, 2009, http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/collections/exhibitions/remove/qld/legislation.html. Details
Sources used to compile this entry: To Remove and Protect: laws that changed Aboriginal lives, Queensland Legislation, 2009, http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/collections/exhibitions/remove/qld/legislation.html.
Prepared by: Rosemary Francis
Created: 24 May 2011, Last modified: 1 November 2011
Last updated: 29 April 2013
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