National Heritage Act 2005 · Updated to 1 Jun 2006 · Part XI · Treasure Trove
78. When treasure trove vests in State Government
Feedback & supportWhen a declaration has been made in respect of any treasure trove under section 77, such treasure trove shall vest in and belong to the State Government.
treasure trove
Defined · s 2
“treasure trove” means any money, coin, gold, silver, plate, bullion jewellery, precious stone or any object or article of value found hidden in, or in anything affixed to, the soil or the bed of a river or lake or of the sea, the owner of which is unknown or cannot be found, but does not include any tangible cultural heritage;