Australia

Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986

Year of current version:	2005
Date of entry into force of original text:	July 1, 1987
Date of Text (Enacted):	March 3, 2005
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Traditional Cultural Expressions
Notes:	This compilation of Australia's law regarding movable cultural objects consolidates the amendments to the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act (No. 11) of 1986 up to Act No. 8 of 22 February 2005 (prepared 3 March 2005 by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General's Department, Canberra). See "Notes" section to the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 on page 39 for a complete list of the consolidated amendments.
Available Texts:
English	Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
WIPO Lex No.:	AU161