The Burra Charter: Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance 1999, as well as its illustrated version, the Illustrated Burra Charter, is an important resource. (available at www.icomos.org/australia)
Institute Heritage Criteria for International, National and State/Territory listings
www.uia-architectes.org (UIA 20th Century Architectural Heritage web site)
www.architecture.com.au (Institute main web site and Chapter web sites)
www.icomos.org/australia (Australia ICOMOS web site)
www.heritage.gov.au (Australian Heritage Directory web site)
www.ahc.gov.au (Australian Heritage Council web site)
www.tams.act.gov.au/live/heritage (ACT Heritage web site)
www.heritage.nsw.gov.au (NSW Heritage Office web site)
www.heritage.vic.gov.au (Heritage Victoria web site)
www.parks.tas.gov.au/histher (Tas Parks and Wildlife Services web site)
www.dehaa.sa.gov.au/heritage/index (SA Environment and Heritage web site)
www.heritage.wa.gov.au (WA Heritage Council web site)
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/heritage/index (Northern Territory Heritage web site)
www.epa.qld.gov.au/cultural_heritage (Qld Cultural Heritage web site)
www.docomomoaustralia.com.au (docomomo Australia web site)
www.apti.org (Association for Preservation Technology International web site)
www.hht.net.au (Historic Houses Trust of NSW web site)
www.nationaltrust.org.au (National Trust of Australia)
The Federal Government and a number of the States and Territories as well as local government authorities offer some financial assistance to owners of heritage properties from time to time. Rate and land tax relief may also be available. Your State/Territory heritage agency should have the details.
Where to get assistance:
• your State or Territory heritage agency
• your Institute State or Territory Chapter Heritage Committee