Northern Territory Heritage Register facts for kids
The Northern Territory Heritage Register is a special list of important places in the Northern Territory of Australia. These places are protected by a law called the Heritage Act 2011. This law helps make sure these sites are looked after for future generations. The Northern Territory Heritage Council keeps this register up to date.
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What is the Heritage Register?
The Northern Territory Heritage Register is like a VIP list for buildings, areas, or objects that have special historical or cultural value. When a place is added to this register, it means it's officially recognized as important. This protection helps stop these places from being damaged or changed without careful planning.
Why are places added?
Places are added to the register because they tell a story about the past. This could be about:
- Important events that happened there.
- Unique architecture or building styles.
- Places that are special to Aboriginal culture.
- Sites that show how people lived or worked long ago.
Who manages the Register?
The Northern Territory Heritage Council is in charge of the register. This council is a group of experts who decide which places should be protected. They review nominations and make sure the rules of the Heritage Act 2011 are followed.
Other Important Heritage Lists
Some very important sites in the Northern Territory are also listed on other national or international heritage registers. If a site is on one of these lists, it usually won't be duplicated on the Northern Territory Heritage Register. This avoids listing the same place multiple times.
International and National Lists
Here are some of the other major lists that protect heritage sites:
- UNESCO World Heritage list: This is an international list for places that have outstanding universal value to humanity. For example, Kakadu National Park is on this list.
- Australian National Heritage list: This list includes places that are important to Australia's natural and cultural history.
- Commonwealth Heritage list: This list protects places owned or managed by the Australian Government.
- Australian National Shipwreck database: This database records shipwrecks and other underwater historical sites around Australia.
You can search for places on the Northern Territory Heritage Register through a special online database. The register was last updated in June 2020, with the last changes made on 1 May 2016.
