Heritage
Overview
Australia's federal and State cultural heritage protection legislation presents unique challenges to developers and business. In particular, it generally imposes permit requirements and, in the case of Aboriginal cultural heritage, it can require pre-construction archaeological assessments, and the appointment of monitors during construction works.
Our team of more than 15 environmental lawyers has significant expertise and experience in advising clients on strategies to challenge or oppose the proposed heritage listing of properties, buildings and assets, and on developing heritage-listed assets.
We have advised Lend Lease on the heritage issues associated with its development of the Sydney Show Ground, and advised InterGen Australia Pty Ltd with respect to the development of Cultural Heritage Agreements as part of their Millmerran Power Project. We have also advised the developers of the Basslink and Murraylink interconnectors on Victorian, Tasmanian, South Australian and Commonwealth Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation.
Australia's federal and State cultural heritage protection legislation presents unique challenges to developers and business. In particular, it generally imposes permit requirements and, in the case of Aboriginal cultural heritage, it can require pre-construction archaeological assessments, and the appointment of monitors during construction works.
Our team of more than 15 environmental lawyers has significant expertise and experience in advising clients on strategies to challenge or oppose the proposed heritage listing of properties, buildings and assets, and on developing heritage-listed assets.
We have advised Lend Lease on the heritage issues associated with its development of the Sydney Show Ground, and advised InterGen Australia Pty Ltd with respect to the development of Cultural Heritage Agreements as part of their Millmerran Power Project. We have also advised the developers of the Basslink and Murraylink interconnectors on Victorian, Tasmanian, South Australian and Commonwealth Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation.