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Australian Heritage Council Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Australian Heritage Council, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Cultural heritage Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Australian Heritage Council is established by section 4. The functions of the Council are: (a) to make assessments under Divisions 1A and 3A of Part 15 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; (b) to advise the Minister on conserving and protecting places included, or being considered for inclusion, in the National Heritage List or Commonwealth Heritage List and various other matters; (e) to promote the identification, assessment, conservation and monitoring of heritage; (f) to keep the Register of the National Estate under section 21; etc. The Council must keep a register of places in the Australian jurisdiction and their heritage values, in accordance with this Part (‘Register of the National Estate’) and Regulations. (1) The Council may prepare a report on any matters related to the functions of the Council and provide the report to the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Australian Heritage Council Regulations 2003 (SR No. 353 of 2003).

Legislation | Australia | 2003

Keyword: Institution, Cultural heritage, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2006 (No. 165 of 2006).

Legislation | Australia | 2006

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Marine fisheries, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX