Cultural heritage act


Aboriginal art popular at home and abroad

Sales of Aboriginal art generated a mere $666,000 in 1988 but last year turnover hit a new record of $14.3 million and this will be exceeded again this year, writes Geoff Maslen.

The politics of culturally significant art work

Sotheby’s Aboriginal art specialist, Tim Klingender, has been protesting for years at the impact the Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act has on the sale of important Aboriginal art, writes Geoff Maslen.