The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the Heritage Act 1977. It advises the Minister for Environment and Heritage on heritage matters in New South Wales and makes recommendations for the listing of places and objects on the State Heritage Register.
The Council makes decisions about the care and protection of heritage places and items that have been identified as being of state significance. This includes recommending the interim protection of potential heritage items so that an assessment of their significance can be made.
The Council has endorsed the Burra Charter as underpinning their decisions regarding any changes to State Heritage Register listed items.
The Heritage Council has delegated some decision making to its committees. The committees provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience to assist the Council in making informed decisions. Some of the committees meet on a monthly basis; others meet as required.
The Council receives administrative support from Heritage NSW.
The Council membership reflects a cross-section of community, government and heritage conservation experts.
Council members
- Ms Sally Barnes (Chair)
- Dr Nicholas Brunton
- Mr Alan Croker
- Ms Vanessa Holtham
- Dr Brian Lindsay
- Ms Anthea Sargeant
- Mr Julian Siu
- Ms Lisa Trueman
The Committee:
- makes recommendations for the listing of items on the State Heritage Register
- works under delegated authority from the Heritage Council of NSW.
Committee members
- Dr Brian Lindsay (Chair)
- Ms Sally Barnes, Alternate Member
- Dr Stephen Gapps
- Ms Vanessa Holtham
- Dr Danièle Hromek
- Dr Wayne Johnson
- Mr Julian Siu
- Ms Lisa Trueman
- Ms Natalie Vinton
The Committee:
- reviews proposals for alterations to items on the State Heritage Register
- works under delegated authority from the Heritage Council of NSW.
Committee members
- Dr Nicholas Brunton (Chair)
- Dr Caitlin Allen
- Ms Sally Barnes, Alternate Member
- Mr David Burdon
- Mr Alan Croker
- Mr David McNamara
- Ms Julie Marler
- Mr Bruce Pettman
The panel provides advice to the Heritage Council and Heritage NSW on heritage matters relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage, historic and maritime archaeology, engineering, landscapes, local government and planning.
Panel members
- Ms Sheridan Burke (Deputy Chair)
- Professor Paul Ashton
- Ms Surbjit Bhatti
- Ms Emma Bombonato
- Ms Catherine Forbes
- Mr Glenn Harper
- Mr Niall Macken
- Mr Robert Moore
- Ms Claire Nunez
- Dr Scott Robertson
The panel provides technical advice to the Heritage Council and Heritage NSW on the maintenance, management and conservation of heritage items and assets.
Panel members
- Mr David Logan (Chair)
- Mr Bruce Pettman (Deputy Chair)
- Mr Stephan Netting
- Ms Joy Singh
- Professor Gianluca Ranzi
- Mr Harilal Gohil
- Mr Peter Phillips
- Mr Gary Waller
- Mr Thomas Bowyer
- Mr Eric Martin
- Mr Mark Relf
- Mr Alex Been
- Dr Yuanyuan Song
- Ms Vanessa Holtham
- Mr Daire Fleming, Alternate member
Meeting minutes
The Heritage Council of NSW and its 2 main committees meet once a month.
Meeting minutes are available online for the last 3 years.