New Heritage Act commenced, 1 October.
A new legislative framework for heritage management commenced, 1 October 2012. The new Heritage Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly last year.
The key features of the new Act are:
- Interim protection of sites nominated for heritage listing;
- A new process for heritage listing that introduces timelines at all stages of the listing process;
- Improved processes for carrying out work;
- An expanded Heritage Council;
- The capacity to list classes of places;
- Increased penalties; and
- Expanded rights of review.
The new Heritage Council has been appointed, and meets for the first time on 5 October 2012.