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Revolving Funds for Historic Heritage - An Information Paper

This paper compares how revolving funds operate for both historic and nature conservation, and considers the establishment issues associated with the funds. The report is the work of a Taskforce established by the EPHC in 2002 to examine incentives and other policy tools that might be appropriate to promote heritage conservation. The revolving funds concept is very successful and well accepted overseas, and is gaining currency in Australia as a tool for conservation of the natural environment. The Australian Government has contributed $4 million in recent years to assist various State Governments to establish revolving funds, such as BushBank in Western Australia. The report suggests that consideration be given to applying the same concept to the historic environment.

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Making Heritage Happen: Incentives and Policy Tools for Conserving our Historic Heritage

The Environment Protection and Heritage Council has released a major report on incentives and other innovative policy tools for conserving Australia's historic heritage.

The report, Making Heritage Happen, is the result of 18 months of work by a Taskforce of Commonwealth, State and Territory heritage officials.

The report surveys historic heritage incentives currently offered in Australia and internationally, compares them with incentives for nature conservation and examines their effectiveness.

It brings together in a comprehensive and accessible way, information that Australian governments can consider to promote heritage conservation by positive means, rather than by regulation.

The full findings of the report are available for download below. A shorter, condensed version can also be downloaded below.

Click here for a list of the Heritage Incentives Taskforce members

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Making Heritage Happen: Incentives and Policy Tools for Conserving our Historic Heritage - April 2004	470kb
Making Heritage Happen: Incentives and Policy Tools for Conserving our Historic Heritage - Summary Report - April 2004	262kb

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