Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018. País/Territorio Australia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2018 (2021) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to protect Australia’s underwater cultural heritage, and for related purposes. Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Patrimonio cultural Área marina Ordenación/conservación Registro Monitoreo Áreas marinas protegidas Zona protegida Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen This Act, consisting of 61 sections divided into five Parts, provides for the protection of Australia’s underwater cultural heritage. Different kinds of articles of underwater cultural heritage are, or can be, protected, depending on their heritage significance and their location. For example, remains of vessels that have been in Australian waters for at least 75 years are automatically protected, as are certain articles associated with vessels and remains of vessels. The remains of aircraft and certain associated articles that have been in Commonwealth waters for at least 75 years are also automatically protected. The objects of this Act are: a) to provide for the identification, protection and conservation of Australia’s underwater cultural heritage; b) to enable the cooperative implementation of national and international maritime heritage responsibilities; and c) to promote public awareness, understanding, appreciation and appropriate use of Australia’s underwater cultural heritage. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.legislation.gov.au Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Underwater Cultural Heritage Rules 2018. Legislación | Australia | 2018 Palabra clave: Patrimonio cultural, Autorización/permiso, Área marina, Ordenación/conservación, Registro, Monitoreo Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX