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The Australian Heritage Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters. The Council assesses nominations for the National Heritage List, and the Commonwealth Heritage List. The Minister may ask the Council for advice on action that he may take in relation to the List of Overseas Places of Historic Significance to Australia.

Assessment of Dampier Archipelago (including Burrup Peninsula)

17 May 2012

Assessment of Dampier Archipelago (including Burrup Peninsula)

In response to a motion in the Senate, Minister Burke, instructed the Australian Heritage Council to undertake an emergency assessment of the outstanding universal values of the Dampier Archipelago and any threats to the site. The final report is now available online.

Canberra National Heritage assessment

8 December 2011

Canberra National Heritage assessment

The Australian Heritage Council is assessing two National Heritage List nominations for Canberra.

National Heritage listing for HMS Sirius

25 October 2011

National Heritage listing for HMS Sirius

The Australian Heritage Council has officially welcomed the addition of HMS Sirius to the National Heritage List.

West Kimberley

1 September 2011

Australian Heritage Council welcomes National Heritage listing of the West Kimberley

The Australian Heritage Council has officially welcomed the addition of the west Kimberley to the National Heritage List.

Tarkine National Heritage assessment

18 July 2011

Tarkine National Heritage assessment

Australian Heritage Council seeks comments on The Tarkine National Heritage assessment.

Great Ocean Road

8 April 2011

Australian Heritage Council welcomes National Heritage listing of the Great Ocean Road

The Australian Heritage Council welcomes the announcement that the Great Ocean Road has been added to the National Heritage List.

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