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The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the NSW Heritage Act, 1977 and is an advisory body that includes members of the community, the government, the conservation profession and representatives of organisations such as the National Trust of Australia (NSW).

The Heritage Council makes decisions about the care and protection of heritage places and items that have been identified as being significant to the people of NSW.

The council provides advice on heritage matters to the Minister responsible for heritage in NSW. It recommends to the Minister places and objects for listing on the State Heritage Register.

The Chair of the Heritage Council is Gabrielle Kibble AO. The council receives advice and administrative support from the Heritage Branch.

Use these pages to find out more about the Heritage Council, its membership and meetings. For more detailed information go to the Role of the Heritage Council page..