Industry Training: Native Title and Cultural Heritage Law in Victoria

An introduction to native title and cultural heritage management for practitioners engaged in land and water related projects in Victoria. Join the Mabo Centre for our next industry training seminar Native Title & Cultural Heritage Law in Victoria on Thursday October 29, 2026. This seminar provides an introduction to land rights in Australia, including the theory of native title, the native title future acts regime, and Indigenous cultural heritage law. It examines specific aspects of native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage management processes in Victoria. The seminar is intended for Victoria-based practitioners engaged in land related projects that may involve native title and (or) cultural heritage considerations. Participants will finish the seminar confident that they will able to identify when a possible native title or cultural heritage matter may exist and the general procedure around dealing with this. It will provide a solid knowledge base for participants to begin to engage with the often-complex case law, legislation, and accompanying regulatory requirements surrounding these topics. The seminar includes an opportunity to participate in discussion with a senior Victorian Traditional Owner about how rights and responsibilities to culture and Country are enacted within statutory and regulatory environments. Participants will be provided with take-home resources providing further information on topics covered during the seminar, referencing the examples and legislations mentioned. It will provide participants with a valuable resource for future reference. Our aim is that participants will be able to return to their organisations equipped with both technical understanding and on-ground perspective, able to ensure compliance with legal requirements and better equipped to support the self-determination of Traditional Owners.