📜 Heritage Bill 1999
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLA23 June 1999
The Heritage Bill 1999 establishes the Heritage Council of Western Australia and provides a framework for the identification, protection, conservation, and management of places of cultural heritage significance. It establishes a Heritage Register, outlines processes for approvals of works, heritage agreements, conservation incentives, and enforcement mechanisms.
Impact
Owners of heritage-listed properties, local governments, public authorities, and the general public are affected. The bill aims to preserve Western Australia's heritage for future generations by regulating activities that may impact heritage places and providing incentives for conservation.
Key Changes
["Establishes the Heritage Council.", "Creates a Heritage Register for significant places.", "Outlines approval processes for works affecting registered places.", "Provides for heritage agreements and conservation incentives.", "Establishes protection and conservation orders."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA23 June 1999
- LA Second Reading MovedLA24 June 1999
Affected Sectors
environmentlocal_governmentplanningpublic_sector
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