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Heritage Act 2017.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Institution Registration Special fund Protected area Indigenous peoples Management/conservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act, consisting of 294 sections divided into fourteen Parts and completed by one Schedule, is to re-enact with amendments the Heritage Act 1995: a) to provide for the protection and conservation of the cultural heritage of the State; b) to establish a Victorian Heritage Register for the registration of places and objects; c) to establish a Heritage Inventory for the recording of archaeological sites and approved sites of archaeological value; d) to establish a Heritage Council to perform functions in relation to cultural heritage; e) to establish a Heritage Fund to provide for the conservation and management of cultural heritage; f) to provide for the management of places included in the World Heritage List; and g) to create offences and other enforcement measures to protect and conserve cultural heritage.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Heritage Act 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Institution, Registration, Special fund, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Heritage Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Royalties/fees, Inheritance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX