Heritage Register

Changes to the Heritage Register will lead to a more efficient use of resources by ensuring places of state, local and national heritage significance are listed on the appropriate register.

The reduction in the number of properties listed on the state register was recommended in a 2005 review and backed up by an audit carried out last year by the previous Labor-Green government, which found that as much as 35 per cent of properties on the register do not satisfy the criteria.

This independent audit is to be used as the basis of the Liberal Government’s plans to reduce red tape and realign the Heritage Register to be consistent with national best practice.

It is astounding that Denison Green MHA Cassy O’Connor takes issue with action being taken on the findings of the audit carried out by the government she was part of.

This is a sensible realignment which has the support of the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania).

All properties which meet the criteria for places of state heritage significance will remain on the register.

It is widely acknowledged that when the State Register was set up many properties were included off local heritage registers which do not meet the criteria for inclusion on the register.

The Government will continue to protect all places of state heritage significance.
Matthew Groom, Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage