Dual names have been assigned to seven Tasmanian geographical icons in an important step in the ongoing recognition and preservation of our Aboriginal heritage and culture.
This is the second round of dual names approved by the Nomenclature Board of Tasmania since 2014 under the Government’s Aboriginal and Dual Names Policy, bringing the total to 13.
The names are applied in the reconstructed palawa kani language following extensive research by the Aboriginal community language revival program, and include:
These names were proposed by formal submission by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre following consultation with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, landowners and local Governments.
The Tasmanian Government is committed to re-setting our relationship with the Aboriginal community. Over the past year I have met with many Aboriginal organisations as part of the re-set, and I will shortly be reporting to the community about the outcomes of this consultation.