Useful short research paper used as factual background to part of the Victorian (State) Marine and Coastal Special Investigation, c1996; to define 'traditional (Aboriginal) use" of marine and coastal areas 'and to develop principles for its recognition in the use of the marine and coastal public land of Victoria" to be used /considered "in planning and management processes under new legislation such as Fisheries Act (1995) and Coastal Management Act (1995)"; this paper done in consultation with Victorian Koorie coastal communities; briefly covers all relevant issues to do with public and local issues, excluding Native Title claims and Aboriginal owned/granted lands