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Heritage Act 1977.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to conserve the environmental heritage of the State.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Special fund Cultural heritage Policy/planning Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 14 April 1978.
Abstract

This Act concerns the protection of the environmental heritage of New South Wales, it consists of 171 sections and is divided into eight parts. Part 2 provides for the constitution of the Heritage Council of New South Wales, defines its functions and regulates its operation. The Act prescribes the registration of sites, of natural and historical importance, and defines related application procedures. Part 5 concerns environmental planning instruments and Part 6 provides for other measures for the conservation of the environmental heritage, including the incorporation as a corporation sole of the minister under the name of “Minister administering the Heritage Act 1977” and the establishment of a Heritage Conservation Fund.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Heritage Regulation, 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005

Keyword: Special fund, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX