The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has invited the public to nominate sites they would like to see added to the National Heritage List and Commonwealth Heritage List.
Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley said protecting, preserving and promoting Australia’s national heritage was a discussion that involved everyone.
“The annual nominations list is an important part of heritage protection and I encourage people to get involved in the process,” Ms Ley said.
“There are currently 119 sites from across Australia included on the National Heritage List and almost 400 on the Commonwealth Heritage List,” she said.
Ms Ley said upgrades were being made to walking tracks and other facilities across 23 of Australia’s national and world heritage sites.
“Round four of the Australian Heritage Grants will also make up to $5.3 million of Australian Government funding available to protect and preserve Australia’s national heritage sites, promote tourism and deliver much-needed economic stimulus for COVID-impacted economies,” she said.
“I encourage the community to consider nominating special places with outstanding heritage value to our nation for inclusion on either the National Heritage List or the Commonwealth Heritage List.”
The Minister said the National Heritage List included 119 exceptional cultural, historic and natural places that contributed to Australia’s national identity.
“These reflect the richness of Australia’s natural heritage, as well as the achievements, sorrows and joys in the lives of Australians,” she said.
“The Commonwealth Heritage List contains nearly 400 places of Indigenous, historic and natural value.”
Ms Ley said the Government acted as a custodian of heritage on Commonwealth Land and worked together with Commonwealth Agencies and local communities to celebrate and protect the places.
Nominations close on 9 February 2022 and further information can be accessed at this PS News link.
