OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)

An office of Registrar has existed since the beginning of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act in NSW in 1983. The functions of the Registrar are set out in section 165 of the Act. These functions include registering land claims and maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Land Claims, maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Owners, approving the rules of Aboriginal Land Councils, issuing compliance directions, investigating complaints and mediating disputes. These functions and responsibilities are administered by the Office of the Registrar.