Heritage Advisory Services
Towards Best Practice
Elizabeth Vines and Katrina McDougall, Conservation and Heritage Consultants
Australian Heritage Commission
Foreword
This publication is the result of a study funded under the national component of the National Estate Grants Program 1995/96 and managed by Heritage South Australia, as a priority joint national project, on behalf of Australia's heritage agencies.
If governments are to achieve a comprehensive system of conserving heritage places there is a need to have consistent standards in all areas of heritage identification and conservation. This study addresses the differences between States and Territories in the way that Heritage Advisory Services are provided and is one step closer to achieving more effective and consistent services throughout Australia.
Heritage Advisory Services were developed in Victoria in 1977 to assist local government and the community in the conservation and management of its heritage properties. They have since been adopted by most States and Territories in Australia and are considered to be a key requirement in managing Australia's heritage properties. This study found unanimous support by State, Territory and Local Governments and the general community for Heritage Advisory Services. The services have boosted local economies and have had a positive impact on local communities.
The Australian Heritage Commission is committed to best practice in the identification and conservation of Australia's heritage places. In achieving best practice it is important that the Commission, all levels of government and the community work cooperatively towards the protection of places of heritage significance.
The Australian Heritage Commission and Heritage South Australia are pleased to present this publication. I hope it not only will achieve more consistent heritage advisory services across Australia but also will lead to a better community appreciation of the services and better practice in heritage conservation.
Peter King
Chairman
Australian Heritage Commission
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