Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020 (Qld)

Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020

An Act to provide for the recognition and acceptance of traditional child rearing practice in the Torres Strait community

Preamble In enacting this Act, the Parliament of Queensland recognises— 1 Ailan Kastom is important and significant for Torres Strait Islanders. 2 Ailan Kastom includes Ailan Kastom child rearing practice that is part of the unique, ancient, integral and enduring culture that exists within the Torres Strait Islander community. 3 Ailan Kastom child rearing practice has always been practised in the Torres Strait. 4 Ailan Kastom child rearing practice is integral to keeping Torres Strait Islanders spiritually and socially connected to the land and sea and assuring the survival of their culture. 5 As part of the recognition and preservation of Ailan Kastom it is necessary that the laws of Queensland protect the rights, interests and responsibilities of Torres Strait Islanders who are affected by Ailan Kastom child rearing practice. 6 The recognition of Ailan Kastom child rearing practice ensures that a child who has been raised in accordance with the practice will benefit by having their legal identity reflect their cultural identity.

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Act 2020.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

3 Act binds all persons (1) This Act binds all persons, including the State and, to the extent the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States. (2) However, the State, the Commonwealth or another State can not be prosecuted for an offence against this Act.