Registered Aboriginal Party

A Registered Aboriginal Party RAP is a recognised lesson body of an Aboriginal Australian people per a Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Vic., whose function is to protect and supply the Aboriginal cultural heritage in the state of Victoria in Australia.

Current RAPs

Aboriginal people apply to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council VAHC, who determines which applicants will be registered as Registered Aboriginal Parties RAPs.

As of June 2021[update], there are 11 registered parties, covering approximately 74% of Victoria: