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World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the protection and conservation of certain property, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Management/conservation Classification/declassification Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act concerns property that is suitable for inclusion in the World Heritage List in accordance with the Convention of Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. "Natural heritage" has the same meaning as in the Convention. Where the Governor-General is satisfied that any property, identified in accordance with provisions of section 3A, is being or is likely to be damaged or destroyed, he may, by Proclamation, declare that property to be property to which section 9 applies. Section 9 defines " unlawful acts". Section 10 contains restrictions of use of property by foreign corporate bodies or companies registered in a Territory. Section 11 specifies unlawful acts in relation to Aboriginal sites. (26 sections and 1 Schedule containing the text of the Convention)

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

World Heritage Properties Conservation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2007)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 (Act No. 92 of 1999).

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX