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Heritage Act, 2002 (No. 6 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Norfolk Island (Australia)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act in association with the Planning Act 2002 to provide for the promotion of the conservation of the heritage of Norfolk Island, and for related purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Cultural heritage Institution Land-use planning Registration Special fund Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the conservation and management of the archaeological, historical, aesthetic, architectural, scientific, natural, cultural or social heritage of Norfolk Island. It establishes the Heritage Register and provides with respect to the registration of heritage proposals and heritage impact statements and to conservation management plans for development under the Planning Act 2002. Following the notification of a heritage proposal, the Chief Executive Officer shall refer the heritage proposal and other relevant documents received as a result of public consultation to the Norfolk Island Planning and Environment Board. A panel of heritage advisers shall be stablished as well as a heritage conservation fund. For developments under the Planning Act 2002 regarding heritage, heritage impact statements and conservation management plans shall be prepared.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.nf

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Heritage Regulations 2003.

Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX