Torres Strait Islander Land Act

The Torres Strait Islander Land Act is legislation that recognizes and protects the rights of Torres Strait Islander people to own and manage their traditional lands and waters. It establishes legal processes for confirming land ownership, enables land registration, and allows communities to control their land, fostering cultural preservation and economic development. The Act aims to support Indigenous self-determination by providing a structured framework for land rights recognition within Queensland, Australia, respecting the unique cultural and historical connection of Torres Strait Islanders to their lands and waters.