Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 1098

The Australia ICOMOS 2025 National Conference Our Shared Heritage will be held in the Victorian Goldfields, Ballarat, from 17-19 November 2025.Conference themes will include locating diversity, equity and inclusion in Heritage Conservation, Sustainable Development and Cultural Tourism.

The conference will highlight Victoria’s Treaty process in a keynote address, as well as the Australia ICOMOS Strategic Plan 2025-2029.

A Call for Sponsors is now open – if you are interested in supporting this event, please contact Susan Fayad on susanfayad@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Further information about the conference will be made available in the new year.

ICOMOS MEMBERS

NEW Refresh of AICOMOS Reference Groups

The membership of the Australia ICOMOS Indigenous Heritage Reference Group (IHRG) was last refreshed in mid-2021. In accordance with the Australia ICOMOS policy for all groups for a number of years, it is now time to refresh the membership,

The purpose of the IHRG is to advise Australia ICOMOS on matters pertaining to Indigenous heritage conservation principles, policies and practice. (It should be noted that while Australia ICOMOS recognises that Indigenous cultural heritage encompasses a broad range of values including, but not limited to, sites and places of historical or contemporary importance and the land itself, the consideration of Indigenous heritage by Australia ICOMOS does not include general land management and conservation, which is outside the focus of Australia ICOMOS). The IHRG provides advice as needed to the President and the Executive Committee on any issues that arise in relation to the conservation of Indigenous cultural heritage. Issues may relate to specific sites as in the case of Indigenous issues in World Heritage Monitoring Missions, or ‘framework’ issues as in the case of preparing submissions on legislation reform. This reference group (initially a Working Group) has existed since 1998. The Group does not hold regular meetings, but acts as issues arise, with email as the main form of communication.

Members of the IHRG will be selected based on demonstrated expertise and experience in the area of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage conservation. Members must have a high level of expertise in Australian Indigenous heritage management. In selecting members, regard will also be given to ensuring the IHRG has broad geographic representation across Australia and that the membership represents a broad range of expertise in the area of Indigenous heritage conservation. Membership is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia ICOMOS members. Indigenous members are strongly encouraged to apply. Current IHRG members need to reapply if they wish to continue. Young and/or Emerging Professional members, or others, with a specialist skill or interest in Australian Indigenous heritage management, but who don’t have sufficient expertise to become a member, may apply to be an Adjunct member (this is initially a one-year appointment, which is reviewed at the end of the year).

More information can be found on the Indigenous Heritage Reference Group webpage and in the EOI document. Please note that all individuals who express an interest in any Australia ICOMOS Working or Reference Group agree to be bound by the documents that can be found here.

Members of Australia ICOMOS are invited to express an interest in becoming a member of this Reference Group by sending a completed IHRG EOI form to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email – austicomos@deakin.edu.au by COB 4^th April 2025.

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In accordance with the Australia ICOMOS policy for Reference Groups, it is now time to refresh the membership Australia ICOMOS World Heritage Reference Group (WHRG)

In summary, the purpose of the WHRG is to advise Australia ICOMOS on matters pertaining to World Heritage matters, primarily those places within Australia that are already inscribed on the World Heritage List or may be under consideration for inscription. The WHRG does not hold regular meetings, but responds as issues arise, with email as the main form of communication.

Members of the WHRG will be selected based on demonstrated expertise and experience in the World Heritage area, although expressions of interest are invited from those who have a particular interest in World Heritage but may not have had extensive experience in the area. Current WHRG members can nominate to renew their membership. The final selection will be determined by the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee based on a recommendation from a subcommittee established for the purpose.

The WHRG Terms of Reference and the EOI form are attached. More information about the WHRG can be found on the Australia ICOMOS webpage at https://australia.icomos.org/get-involved/working-reference-groups/world-heritage-reference-group/. Please note that all individuals who express an interest in any Australia ICOMOS Working or Reference Groups agree to be bound by the Australia ICOMOS documents that can be found here.

Members of Australia ICOMOS are invited to express an interest in becoming a member of WHRG by sending a completed EOI form to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email – austicomos@deakin.edu.au by COB 4^th April 2025.

Peter Romey, WHRG Convenor

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AICOMOS 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

The 2025-2029 AICOMOS strategic plan is now available to view. Please follow this link.

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ICOMOS Full International Membership: Electronic cards (E-cards)

You can now download your membership card from your profile in the ICOMOS International membership database. In order to do this, you must:

have renewed your 2024/25 membership
have uploaded a picture on your profile in the membership database.

ICOMOS E-cards: How to upload a picture on your profile.

Please email the Secretariat (austicomos@deakin.edu.au) if there are any problems.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS

NEW CeROArt journal | Call for papers | Conservation and Social Utility | Open Issue

The concept of social or societal utility, borrowed from the jurist and philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) and further developed by John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), is based on the principle of “the greatest happiness for the greatest number.” In the field of conservation, this notion intersects with and expands the concept of “social sustainability.” While this issue has been explored in relation to the preservation of monuments and sites, its connection to the conservation of movable heritage remains underexamined.

Statements of interest and abstracts (max. 500 words) should be sent to: editeur@ceroart.org.
This special issue is an open issue: publications will be released progressively, starting in June, following the peer review process. The issue will be closed on December 15. The publication timeline does not exceed six weeks after the final version of the article has been approved.

For any inquiries, please contact the editorial team at contact@ceroart.org

Further information can be found here.

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ICOMOS International Wood Committee 2025 Annual Meeting and 27th Symposium call for abstracts

The IIWC Symposium Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts for the ICOMOS 27th IIWC Symposium to be held in Samsun, Türkiye from 21-23 May 2025.

Abstracts can be submitted for a paper or poster. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee resulting in a selection of about 20 papers. All papers and posters will be in English. Oral presentations will be possible only after registration and if speakers are present. The selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings and published in open access online after the conference.

The main theme is: Resilient Heritage – Preparedness, Response and Recovery with Special Fire Session

Sub themes: Common Challenges in the Wooden Built Heritage of the Black Sea Region, Fire Hazards and Wooden Heritage: Global Perspectives, Earthquakes and Wooden Heritage: Learning from Türkiye’s Experience, Threatened Wooden Heritage: Multidimensional Risks and Responses.

Further information can be found here or contact: Süheyla Koç, iiwcsymposium@gmail.com

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Call for papers | Contemporary issues in Maritime Heritage | The great circle special issue | Submissions due 1 Aug 2025

The oceans are rapidly changing around us, as exploration and exploitation of the subsurface realm is accelerating. Coastlines are under threat, challenging maritime cultural landscapes, while both offshore energy generation and illegal salvage threaten underwater cultural heritage sites. AI has undermined the fidelity of digital imagery and online communities, eroding trust in representations of the past. Museums large and small face changing demographics, shifting visitor expectations and ongoing commercial pressures. Yet people still enjoy messing about in old boats, hearing stories of shipwreck and fortitude, understanding their ancestors’ voyages and visiting maritime precincts. They are also hungry for First Nations perspectives and authentic experiences. What are the other issues facing maritime heritage in today’s environment?

Edited by Professor Rod Mather, Dr John Jensen and Dr Peter Hobbins, this special issue of The Great Circle seeks to survey contemporary maritime heritage in the Indo-Pacific region. Contributions are welcome on diverse topics: archaeology and heritage regulation; museums and collections; places and spaces; communities and controversies.

Peer-reviewed research articles of up to 10,000 words (including endnotes) and non-peer reviewed research notes of up to 3,000 words (including endnotes) are both welcomed.

To discuss proposals please contact the Editor, Dr Peter Hobbins, at the Australian National Maritime Museum on peter.hobbins@sea.museum

The Great Circle is the scholarly journal of the Australian Association for Maritime History. Its focus is primarily on the Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans, from 1500 CE to the present. The Great Circle is hosted by JSTOR and indexed both by Scopus and EBSCO.

The journal’s Editorial Board, style guide, aims and ethics can be found at aamh.asn.au/publications/the-great-circle.htm

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ICOMOS | Expression of Interest | Securing the Next ICOMOS Generation: Transitioning the Advisory Committee

In 2020, the Advisory Committee recommended recruiting volunteers to support its Advisory Committee Officers (ACOs) in their work. Launched in 2021, the program has been immensely successful, helping ACOs in key achievements such as Annual Report analysis, the 2021-2024 and 2024-2027 Triennial Scientific Plans, and the ICOMOS Carbon Reduction Strategy & Responsible Practice Toolkit.

This initiative aims to: i) facilitate and encourage ICOMOS members to share, experience and support the role of the Advisory Committee and the work of the ACOs; ii) to share the lively debate and experience and iii) increase the pool of future candidates standing for election as ACOs; and iv) to help support and increase the efficiency of the work done by the Advisory Committee and ACOs.

Assisting Advisory Committee Volunteers (AAVs) will work directly with the ACOs to implement the current work plan which includes support to ICOMOS organisational and scientific coordination, and development.

We are relaunching the call for volunteers to expand the team and align with new projects in the AdCom Officers Work Plan 2025-26. This is a great way to engage with the ICOMOS network, gain professional experience and enjoy the process.

Application

AAV EOIs should be submitted via a brief email with a separate short description (250 words) about your professional background, any past roles with ICOMOS, other relevant experience and your particular spheres of interest. Matches will be made based on current needs.

Some Volunteers may be required for specific meetings only, whereas others may be invited to support ongoing projects, activities or programmes. Please indicate which you would prefer to be considered for.

Interested ICOMOS members should send (or resend if repeat volunteering) their EOI to austicomos@deakin.edu.au and COPIED TO: Renata Bornberg bornberg@icomos.at

If you have any questions, please email: secretariat@icomos.org

Advisory Committee Officers 2024-2027

Kerime Danis (President), Nancy Pollock-Ellwand (Vice President), Renata Bornberg (National Committees Officer), Verónica Casanovas González (Scientific Committees Officer), Lassana Cissé (Scientific Committees Officer), Jordi Tresserras (National Committees Officer).

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Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy – Urban Growth Boundary | Consultation is open until 5pm, 14 March, 2025

Consultation on the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS), has been recently initiated by the Minister. The amendment is focussed on changes to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).

Consultation is open until 5pm, 14 March, 2025.

Further details and the consultation documents are available from our website.

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CIPA 2025 SEOUL International Symposium call for papers | submission due 9 March 2025

ICOMOS CIPA are pleased to announce the CIPA 2025 SEOUL International Symposium, jointly organized and hosted by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the National Museum of Korea, with support from ICOMOS CIPA, ISPRS, and ICOMOS International.

The symposium will take place from Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, 2025, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea. The theme for this event is:

Heritage Conservation from Bits – From Digital Documentation to Data-driven Heritage Conservation

The symposium will cover a variety of subtopics, including:

3D documentation and modelling of heritage
Application of digital technologies for heritage interpretation and presentation
Policies and ethical issues related to heritage conservation, management, and utilization
Innovative digital technologies in museum exhibitions
Integration of digital technologies in the preservation of intangible heritage
AI-driven initiatives for heritage protection and conservation

(Additional topics are available on our official website.)

In addition, pre-symposium workshops will be held on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, featuring diverse and engaging programs.

The first Call for Papers is now open!

Call for Papers: Important Deadlines

ISPRS Archives:

March 9, 2025: Extended abstract submission deadline
April 27, 2025: Review notification
June 15, 2025: Full paper submission deadline

ISPRS Annals:

April 20, 2025: Full paper submission deadline
June 1, 2025: Review notification
July 13, 2025: Camera-ready full paper submission deadline

For more details, please visit the CIPA 2025 website:

https://cipa2025seoul.org/

The organisers warmly invite and encourage the active participation of the ICOMOS communities.

For inquiries, please contact the CIPA 2025 Symposium Co-Directors, Dr. Jaehong AHN and Dr. Hyeseung SHIM, via our contact page

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Submissions – Historic Environment Special Issue Marking 50 years of Australia ICOMOS

2026 will be the 50^th anniversary of the founding of Australia ICOMOS. Special Issue Editors, Prof Tracy Ireland and Dr Steve Brown, are seeking submissions that reflect on the past or the future, and on experiences, issues and prospects for heritage, for Australia ICOMOS and for the cultural sector, broadly conceived. We welcome abstracts of 300 words and a brief bio for the author(s). Submissions for non-traditional submissions, including photo-essays, visual or digital media, are also welcomed with the possibility of online presentations that might supplement the traditional hard copy journal.

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW Blue Plaques | Freedom Ride Plaque Trail Unveiled

On 17 February, around 500 community members gathered in Walgett alongside some of the original 1965 Freedom Ride participants. They were there to unveil a blue plaque commemorating the historic journey.

The event marked 60 years since 30 University of Sydney students took to the road to draw attention to the inequities and mistreatment of Indigenous people. The Ride drew international media attention, strengthened campaigns for equality, and catapulted student Charles Perkins on to the national stage.

The Minister for Heritage, Penny Sharpe, announced that the plaque will form part of the 1965 Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail. The Trail will capture the stories and events that took place at the key stops on the Freedom Ride journey. The new plaque at Walgett joins the plaque already at the Wayside Chapel in Potts Point. Work on the Trail will begin this year.

Australia ICOMOS Executive committee member Erica Smits was involved in getting the 1965 Freedom Ride recognised and making this happen. Congratulations Erica.

Further information about the history of the 1965 freedom ride and the trail can be found here.

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NEW Webinar presented by EIANZ & Victoria Pearce | Practical Archaeological conservation: making finds stable for research and display | 1-2 pm 7 May 2025

All work involving community artefacts involves work with a diverse variety of materials and with a range of cultural values. Many items used by community to tell stories are extremely fragile and some understanding of materials science is required to increase their longevity and capacity for continued use. Overseas institutions hold many excavated artefacts that are stable and being interpreted for display.

In most instances, offshore archaeological digs are only approved if they have a conservator on site and a conservation plan in place dictating how finds will be treated upon excavation. Unfortunately, in Australia no such requirements exist, and a mindset prevails that “nothing can be done”. We often see items placed on display that are actively deteriorating now that they are removed from the ground and exposed to new environmental conditions.

This webinar will cover an introduction to Archaeological conservation and the issues for improving the research value and display and interpretation value of finds and will question if we as professionals are doing enough, and how we can do more in the current budget?

This event will run off Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and will run for 1 hour. The webinar will be recorded and a link to the webinar will be sent to all registered attendees in the days after the webinar.

The presenter Victoria Pearce is a senior conservator who operates a conservation laboratory in NSW and Canberra, providing back-end support for the heritage sector to get artefacts stabilised for research and display. An Internationally recognised leader in Disaster response planning and remediation, and researcher in mold prevention and response, Victoria brings extensive practical implementation experience to the heritage sector.

For registration details please follow this link.

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NEW Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades | Lost Trades Fair 2025

https://www.losttradesfair.com.au/is

Over 100 traditional trade and craft practitioners from across Australia and the world come together in Bendigo to exhibit and share their disciplines with thousands of visitors of equally diverse backgrounds and interests and where you should be if you want to know more about how and by whom our material cultural is being sustained for the future.

Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades (Rare Trades Centre)

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/

Hands-on small group workshops with skilled artisans, where you learn the tools, techniques and terminology involved in a range of traditional trade practices. Upcoming workshops with star interstate artisans coming to the Rare Trades Centre straight from the Lost Trades Fair include:

Leather Plaiting with Bill Webb (Queensland) 14 – 16 March

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/leather-plaiting/

Leadlight Restoration with Brian Sims (South Australia) 14 – 16 March

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/introduction-to-leadlight-restoration/

Blacksmithing: Forge & Formed: Copper Serving Utensil with Matt Mewburn Eveleigh Works (NSW) 14 March

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/forged-and-formed-copper-serving-utensil/

Blacksmithing: Forge Your Own Blacksmithing Tools with Matt Mewburn Eveleigh Works (NSW) 15 & 16 March

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/forge-your-own-blacksmithing-tools/

SPECIAL OFFER – Use the Discount Code LOSTTRADES25 and receive 10% discount off ALL Rare Trade Centre workshops if you book between now and Thursday, 20 March!

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NEW Parlour LAB 35 | An intriguing look at heritage and domestic space | Online| 12.30-1.30 14 March 2025

The intimate space of the house is inextricably bound up with the processes of day-to-day existence. But what happens when that function is removed? How effective is architecture at storing memory? And how can it be remembered, or reimagined?

LAB 35 brings together practitioner-academics Jarrod Haberfield (University of Melbourne) and Cristina Garduño-Freeman (UNSW, Cottage Industries), whose engaging research and creative practice deal independently with the translation of the house as heritage site: from house-museums preserved in perpetuity, to small-scale temporary evocations of long-lost structures.

Join Lab 35 for a fascinating discussion about the complexities and creative challenges of presenting and representing domestic heritage, the potential intersections of museology and architecture, and the tensions and terrain between simulacrum (the frozen) and imagining (the melting or dissolving).

For further information and to book please follow this link.

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NEW Country Arts SA Nunga Screen First Nations Film Program | 26 May – 13 August 2025

Country Arts SA are excited to share that we will once again be making Nunga Screen, a First Nations film program, available to workplaces across Australia.

From 26 May until 13 August, spanning National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, your organisation can access this curated 90-minute program consisting of nine short films made by First Nations filmmakers, sharing First Nations culture and stories.

Nunga Screen is an important initiative within the First Nations program at Country Arts SA.
Your contribution supports the creation of future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works and
community initiatives through the Country Arts Foundation.

Further information can be found here.

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NEW Museums of History NSW Making Home: A Short History of Houses, Interiors and Gardens in NSW | Various Dates March – June 2025

MHNSW is delighted to be collaborating with the National Trust of Australia (NSW) to share our stories with the people of regional NSW, with talks at Yass, Maitland, Bowral and Orange.

Learn about the history of houses, interiors and gardens in NSW and explore material relevant to your locality. Drawing on MHNSW’s rich collections at the Caroline Simpson Library, the State Archives Collection and our museums, our experts will deliver illustrated presentations followed by a Q&A.

There will also be an opportunity for you to view original collection material such as wallpaper, trade catalogues, tiles, architectural pattern books and historical garden sources.

MHNSW is delighted to be collaborating with the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for the first three events.

Further information and bookings can be found here.

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Study Heritage Conservation at the School of Architecture, Design & Planning, University of Sydney

The School of Architecture, Design & Planning at The University of Sydney is currently enrolling new students in its heritage conservation program for commencement in Semester 1, 2025. Choose between 1 semester (Graduate Certificate), 2 semesters (Graduate Diploma) or 3 semesters full time (Masters), or tailor your part time study to fit in with your personal and professional commitments. The units are taught in a range of formats – intensive, weekly evening, weekly daytime – to enable a wide range of people, including existing professionals, to participate. The core of the program builds professionally relevant knowledge in heritage planning and management. In addition, you will acquire deep specialist knowledge by selecting elective units focused on areas including First Nations Heritage, building conservation, sustainable development or community consultation. For more information, go to https://www.sydney.edu.au/architecture/study-architecture-design-planning/study-areas/heritage-conservation.html or contact Cameron Logan on cameron.logan@sydney.edu.au.

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Heritage Engineering Course | University of Canberra & Engineering Heritage of Australia | Online & Onsite | 1June – 15 Aug 2025

Contexts for Heritage Engineering, one of two professional development courses jointly developed by Engineering Heritage Australia and the University of Canberra will shortly open for enrolment!

This short course will provide you with an introduction to the skills to assess significance and understand conservation needs of engineering and industrial heritage sites and items. In 2025, the on-site component of this course is being run in Adelaide in mid-late July, and the online learning environment will open in June 2025.

The course is open to all interested parties and qualified engineers can use the course for 30 hours’ professional development, as well as the first section of a portfolio for accreditation as a Heritage Engineer.

Whether this is the first step on your journey in the world of engineering heritage or a continuation of a passion, this course will help you expand your skills, grow your network, and uncover amazing parts of our Australian story through the lens of engineering.

Enrolment before April 30, 2025, ensures an early bird rate of $999 (GST incl.)

More information about the course and the registration link is available here:

https://www.canberra.edu.au/discover-fad/introduction-to-heritage-engineering-part1

More information about the schedule of these courses is available here: Heritage Engineering University of Canberra Courses – Engineering Heritage Australia

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Association for Research into Crimes against Art (ARCA) postgraduate programs

ARCA offers two unique postgraduate certificate programs during the summer of 2025 in the historic city of Amelia, Italy:

Postgraduate Certificate in Art and Antiquities Crime (May 23–July 18, 2025)
Postgraduate Certificate in Acquisition and Interpretation of Cultural Property (July 21–August 8, 2025)

Participants may pursue one or both certifications, providing a tailored experience to suit their academic and professional goals. Led by internationally recognized experts, ARCA’s programs combine academic instruction with hands-on experiences, including field classes at UNESCO World Heritage sites and Italy’s renowned museums. Courses explore critical themes such as:

Criminology and art crime prevention
Provenance research and restitution efforts
The use of AI and data analytics in art crime investigations
Ethical dilemmas in cultural property acquisition and preservation

In addition to the coursework, ARCA’s programs offer a vibrant cultural immersion experience. Situated in the picturesque Umbrian town of Amelia, participants will study in a serene, historic setting ideal for academic enrichment while connecting with an international community of like-minded professionals.

ARCA invite your department to share this opportunity with students, researchers, and faculty passionate about cultural heritage and art crime prevention. Early applications are encouraged and a prospectus about the program can be opened as a pdf via this link.

For more information, visit our website at www.artcrimeresearch.org, or contact us at programmes@artcrimeresearch.org.

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PUBLICATIONS

NEW Improving Residential Standards in Tasmania Project Final Recommendations Report

The Improving Residential Standards in Tasmania Project Final Recommendations Report has been released. The report makes recommendations that will be used to prepare amendments to the State Planning Provisions in the Tasmanian Planning Scheme. The Recommendations Report was announced by the Honourable Felix Ellis MP, Minister for Housing, Planning and Consumer Affairs.

The Recommendations Report and factsheets are available on the Planning in Tasmania website.

The SPO thanks everyone who provided their valuable input into the project.

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SURVEYS

NEW ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group Survey

As is well known, culture (including cultural and archaeological heritage) is not comprehensively addressed in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2013, the interorganizational campaign ‘Culture2030Goal’ (of which ICOMOS is a part) has been advocating for the inclusion of culture as a distinct goal within the global development framework (see more here: https://www.ifla.org/news/a-goal-for-culture-culture2030goal-campaign-launches-process-to-develop-new-version/). The campaign is currently conducting a survey on the potential culture goal.

Following the recommendation of ICOMOS Sustainable Development Goals Working Group we invite you to participate in this important survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8150238/Culture2030Goal-Towards-a-Revised-Draft

Participating in the survey offers a valuable opportunity to hear the perspectives of archaeologists and other heritage professionals on cultural heritage management and protection.

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NEW Heritage NSW Standard Exemptions

Under the standard exemptions, certain activities or works may be exempt from a Heritage Act permit if it complies with the relevant standards. The standard exemptions currently include a range of activities or work that have little to no impact on the item’s heritage significance and support its ongoing management such as maintenance, painting or installing a fire alarm.

Heritage NSW wants to know if the current standard exemptions and the associated standards are working well and are helping you to manage your item.

Please follow this link if you would like to complete the survey.

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NEW State Planning Office TAS | Draft LUPA Amendment Bill 2025 | Have your Say

A revised draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Development Assessment Panel) Bill 2025 (the draft DAP Bill 2025) has been prepared for public consultation before reintroduction into Parliament during 2025.

The history of this Bill is in the Background section below. Documents relating to how it has evolved are in Lifecycle version 1 (2024). The current documents for this consultation are in Lifecycle version 2 (2025).

The State Planning Office, on behalf of the Minister, prepared the various supporting documents, and worked with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to prepare the draft DAP Bills. The State Planning Office reviews submissions received during consultation and advises the Minister. Any final draft Bill requires Cabinet approval prior to being tabled and debated in Parliament.

For further information and to access the survey, follow this link.

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Digital modelling of built heritage survey | PhD University of Birmingham

My name is Lucy Lovell and I am currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Birmingham in the UK focused on the digital modelling of historic structures (historic building information modelling (HBIM)). BIM is an information management and 3D visualisation tool used extensively by the architecture, engineering and construction industry. It typically consists of a 3D model of a structure with all information about the structure (e.g. current condition, maintenance information, health and safety assessments etc) associated with objects within the model. It has the potential to assist with information management and create an enduring record for future generations of heritage stewards. This will provide tangible benefits for the heritage community including more efficient resource management and fewer instances of lost or duplicated information. However, there is currently no standard for HBIM and no consensus on what functions or features a HBIM system requires.

Over the last year, I have been surveying individuals involved in the management and maintenance of built heritage in the UK to find out how they currently manage information, what problems they face and what they would need a digital information management system to do. The result of this was the identification of some proposed requirements for HBIM.

I now need additional input from individuals involved in the management and maintenance of built heritage from outside the UK to confirm that the proposed requirements fit their needs.

If you would like to assist Lucy by filling in the survey, the link can be found here.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

NEW SITUATION VACANT | National Capital Authority | Senior Officer, Planning & Heritage | Canberra | Applications close 16 March 2025

Canberra is a 20^th century planned capital city that is recognised nationally and internationally for its combination of Garden City and City Beautiful planning ideals, symbolic content and aesthetic quality. The National Capital Authority (NCA), Canberra is the Australian Government agency charged with creating a national capital which symbolises Australia’s heritage, values, and aspirations, is internationally recognised and worthy of pride by Australians. The NCA is seeking an experienced and motivated person to join the Statutory Planning and Heritage team based in Canberra. While the focus of this ongoing role will be heritage management (including preparation of heritage management plans and providing technical heritage advice), we are also looking for someone with some experience in development assessment.

Applications close at midnight on 16 March 2025. For information about the position, how to apply and any enquiries, please go to:

Senior Officer, Planning and Heritage | National Capital Authority

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SITUATION VACANT GBA Heritage | Heritage Consultant | Sydney | FT | Applications reviewed on submission

GBA are seeking a highly skilled Heritage Consultant who can work both independently and as part of our medium-sized team of professional staff.

You must have experience in the heritage field, familiarity with the NSW heritage legislation, a good understanding of heritage assessment and analysis, and excellent communication and project delivery skills, including the preparation of coherent, legible reports in a timely manner. Your role will include the provision of responsible, rational and creative expert heritage advice to clients, architects and building contractors. Please note: If you have no qualifications or experience as a Heritage Consultant or Heritage Architect, your application will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website, gbaheritage.com, for more information about our approach, our projects and our team. This position is full time with some allowance for working from home. A salary based on qualifications and experience will be negotiated. To apply please email a resume and a cover letter addressed to Graham Brooks, Director, GBA Heritage, to: gbamain@gbaheritage.com. The position remains available until filled.

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