How to nominate a place for listing
Nominating an item of Aboriginal heritage to the State Heritage Register is not difficult. A place or item which is special and significant can be nominated, with the support of the community. It should be considered of high significance to the cultural heritage values of the community or to the Aboriginal peoples of NSW.
When considering an item for listing the Heritage Council carefully assesses its heritage significance and consults with owners and the broader community. An item is listed on the register when the Minister agrees to the Heritage Council's recommendation that a place or object is of State heritage significance.
Here's what to do if you are considering nominating a place or item:
- Email or ring Tanya Koeneman, Senior Aboriginal Heritage Officer, at the Heritage Branch on (02) 9873 8534 about the potential listing. Rick can even provide support with assessing the item and with the nomination form.
- Click here to
 print the blank nomination form or save it to your computer. Or you can print an annotated version which contains guidelines on entering information in each field.
- Download a copy of the criteria outlining the different ways an item might be significant or important. The Heritage Council will use this criteria to make its decision;
- For further information on how heritage items are assessed download the guideline
 Assessing Heritage Significance or you can order an illustrated copy from the Heritage Branch for $18.
Comment on Proposed Aboriginal Listings
Everyone has the opportunity to comment on whether a place or object should be listed on the State Heritage Register. When an item is proposed for listing, the Heritage Council publishes notices in local media and invites the owners, occupiers, local council and any interested members of the public to write a submission.
Follow this link if you would like to comment on an item that has been proposed for listing.
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