A first of its kind, the Act recognises Torres Strait Islander lore in Western Law and establishes a process for the legal recognition of Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practice.
‘Meriba Omasker’ and ‘Kaziw Kazipa’ is made up of language terms from Eastern island language and Top Western island languages of the Torres Strait and collectively is translated as ‘for our children’s children’.
Find out more by visiting the Office of the Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa) website:
https://www.ocmokk.qld.gov.au/
View the legal information fact sheet developed by Legal Aid QLD, ATSILS QLD and QIFVLS:
Ailan Kastom child rearing practice in Torres Strait Islander families
How do I get Ailan Kastom recognised under the law?