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Larapinta Dr, Hermannsburg
Hermannsburg Historic Precinct
Kimberley Coast
Kimberley Coast, West Kimberley
Shark Bay/Zuytdorp. Photo: Nick Rains.
Shark Bay region
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial and the Memorial Parade, Australian Capital Territory
Brindle Creek, Border Ranges National Park. Photo: Paul Candlin.
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia

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.

News

Protection of Australia’s Commemorative Places and Monuments
The Australian Heritage Council’s report to the Minister for the Environment and Energy on the protection of Australia’s commemoratives places and monuments has been released.
01
Jun
2018
Australian Heritage Council welcomes Darwin Statement
Indigenous heritage leaders will become permanent members of the Heritage Chairs and Officials of Australia and New Zealand forum in the wake of a landmark meeting in Darwin. The meeting issued the Darwin Statement, aimed at advancing a shared...
22
May
2018
Reappointments to the Australian Heritage Council
Five members have been reappointed to the Australian Heritage Council: the Hon Dr Kemp AC (chair), Dr Jane Harrington, Associate Professor Don Garden OAM, Dr Lyndon Ormond-Parker and Ms Rachel Perkins.
19
Mar
2018

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The Twelve Apostles

National heritage assessments

The Australian Heritage Council provides the Minister with a written assessment for each place on the finalised priority assessment list.

Sydney harbour Bridge

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