Tasmanian landmarks -- such as Mt Wellington, or kunanyi -- will now be known by their Aboriginal title as well as their introduced name.
TASMANIAN landmarks will be identified using both Aboriginal and introduced names in a bid to highlight the state's history.
And new landmarks will be promoted by their Aboriginal name only as part of a new policy unveiled by the State Government on Mt Wellington - kunanyi.
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Cassy O'Connor this morning described the policy as a significant step in reconciliation.
Tasmania is the last state in Australia to implement a policy recognising Aboriginal heritage when naming and advertising landmarks.
The new Aboriginal and Dual Naming Policy allows for an Aboriginal name and an introduced name to be used together as the official name.
However, dual names would not be adopted for constructed features such as roads, highways, bridges or communication towers.
Premier Lara Giddings used Northern Territory's Uluru, previously known as Ayers Rock, as a landmark that is now universally known by its Aboriginal name.
"Aboriginal people have had a deep, abiding connection with this land for thousands of years," Ms Giddings said.
"Dual naming is about recognising the Aboriginal community's rightful status as the first inhabitants of this land and celebrating their living culture, traditions and language.
"Recognising Aboriginal names for Tasmanian features will help preserve and promote Aboriginal language, which has endured thanks to the committed work of the Aboriginal community."
Ms Giddings said in telling the story of Tasmania it was essential to acknowledge both Aboriginal and European connections to the landscape.
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