Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander definition

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander means, a member who:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander means a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which he or she lives;

Examples of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in a sentence

  • Children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds have the right to special care and support including those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

  • Evidence of acceptance as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community Acceptance as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander should be confirmed in writing from the Chairperson of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation in a community in which the applicant lives or has previously lived.

  • Where uncertainty exists as to the Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander status of the student or Australian Apprentice, evidence will be required to establish that s/he is an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

  • Subdivision 3.10.2.5 Aboriginal Cadet Professional Officer(Engineer)107 Eligibility Requirements(1) The person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

  • Evidence of self-identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait IslanderTo demonstrate self-identification, the applicant should sign an affirmation that he/she identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

  • Note For decisions about placement of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person with an out-of-home carer, see s 513 (Priorities for placement with out-of-home carer—Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person).

  • In this section— employee means an employee who is required by Aboriginal tradition or Island custom to attend an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ceremony.

  • The guidelines are not to apply to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children.

  • Application to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children — FLA s.

  • An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural expert should be considered for all patients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Related to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

  • international organisation means an organisation and its subordinate bodies governed by public international law, or any other body which is set up by, or on the basis of, an agreement between two or more countries.

  • research organisation means a legal entity established as a non-profit organisation which carries out research or technological development as one of its main objectives;

  • Organ procurement organization means a person designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as an organ procurement organization.

  • Commercial domicile means the principal place from which the trade or business of the taxpayer is directed or managed.

  • Commercial or marketing purpose means the sale of student data; or its use or disclosure for purposes of receiving remuneration, whether directly or indirectly; the use of student data for advertising purposes, or to develop, improve, or market products or services to students.

  • Minister for Minerals and Energy means the Minister in the Government of the State for the time being responsible for the administration of the Mining Act;

  • State Political Party Committee means a committee organized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:5-4.

  • Research and development means (1) theoretical analysis, exploration, or experimentation; or (2) the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials, and processes. Research and development does not include the internal or external administration of radiation or radioactive material to human beings.

  • Minister for Mines means the Minister in the Government of the State for the time being responsible for the administration of the Mining Act;