19 May 2014

The Australian Government is inviting all residents of the Hume Electorate to have a say in the future of our nation’s heritage.

Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the Government had released a draft Australian Heritage Strategy for public comment until 9 June 2014.

“It’s an opportunity for all Australians to discuss what heritage icons should be protected, and how best to manage and maintain these places” Mr Taylor said.

“The aim of the Strategy is to provide outcomes, priorities and actions that effectively recognise, manage and celebrate Australian’s unique heritage.

“Every day, residents across the Hume Electorate devote their time and energy to preserving our heritage. The draft Australian Heritage Strategy contains a range of commitments and proposed actions that recognise this work and aim to support and strengthen community engagement with our heritage,” Mr Taylor said.

The draft Strategy is built around a central vision of our natural and cultural heritage being valued by all Australians, protected for future generations and cared for by the community.

National Leadership, Innovative Partnerships and Community Engagement are the three key elements involved in ensuring this vision is achieved.

The protection of Australia’s heritage is central to the Australian Government’s Plan for a Cleaner Environment and is a fundamental pillar of our vision for Australia – a society that protects and improves its environment for future generations.

The draft Heritage Strategy is available for comment on the department’s website at http://www.environment.gov.au/australian-heritage-strategy.