NSW Heritage Law
This factsheet explains how heritage is protected in NSW. It will be useful for people who want to know more about how heritage is protected in NSW, and what they can do about any suspected breaches of NSW heritage law. It will also be useful for people who want to know how to avoid breaching heritage laws, and what the consequences are for doing so.
Summary
Key takeaways
Explains how natural, cultural and built heritage is protected and managed in NSW
Explains the State Heritage Register and interim heritage orders
Describes the process of seeking approval to modify or destroy a heritage listed item
Key actions
Read the EDO Factsheet on Aboriginal Culture and Heritage to learn about how Aboriginal places are protected
Read the EDO Factsheet on Commonwealth Heritage Protection Law to learn about legislated heritage protections on a federal level
Read the EDO Factsheet on the Land and Environment Court in NSW
Read the EDO Factsheet on Writing an Effective Law Reform Submission
Visit: Heritage NSW website – in particular, the Heritage Listing Explained page for more background on heritage law
Visit: State Heritage Inventory to view declared Aboriginal Places as well as items listed on the State Heritage Register, Interim Heritage Orders and those listed with local heritage significance
