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Heritage Conservation Act.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the natural and cultural heritage of the Northern Territory.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Protected area Management/conservation Institution Enforcement/compliance Registration Zoning Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act concerns the identification and protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the Northern Territory. For the purpose of its administration, the Act establishes the Heritage Advisory Council and regulates its operation (Part 2). The Act defines criteria for heritage assessment (Part 3) and provides for the identification and declaration of heritage places and objects (Part 4), their protection (Part 5), the procedure for the revocation of a declaration of heritage place or object (Part 6A), works in heritage places (Part 6B) and for heritage officers and their powers (Part 7).

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Heritage Conservation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2007)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Heritage Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2016)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Protected area, Management/conservation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Zoning, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX