Heritage Act 1977. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1977 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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