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The NSW Government is inviting community members and heritage stakeholders to have input on the first NSW Heritage strategy with the aim of the strategy to deliver a heritage system that recognises the rich places, people and experiences that have shaped NSW.

The draft strategy examines ways to modernise the approach to heritage and at the same time ensuring that housing can be built.

The draft strategy has been informed by more than 1,750 submissions from heritage experts, advocacy groups, government bodies and members of the public.

NSW Minister for Heritage, Penny Sharpe notes “establishing the state’s first heritage strategy is a significant step to ensure we protect and celebrate the heritage items that reflect and resonate with all members of our community.

“The strategy reflects the diverse and changing needs of our community. I encourage you to have your say about how NSW can make our heritage system world leading.”

Key questions within the strategy are how to:

• Recognise and protect a broader range of stories and values to represent the diverse history and communities of NSW within the heritage system.
• Improve alignment between the heritage and planning systems including simplifying approval processes.
• Enhance support for heritage owners and custodians.
• Encourage new uses for heritage places, including government-owned heritage.
• Champion activation and adaptive reuse of heritage places and spaces to create significant social and economic benefits.
• Work with Aboriginal communities to better acknowledge, celebrate and protect cultural heritage.
• Promote climate adaptation and sustainability upgrades to heritage places and objects.
• Establish a more robust State Heritage Register and underpinning legislation.

Individuals and organisations can provide feedback on the draft NSW heritage strategy and submit ideas online at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/nsw-heritage-strategy.

Consultation is open until 13th July, 2025.

Image top. Dawn Fraser Baths; Image centre: Broken Hill Sculptures; image below: Brewarrina Fish Traps. Credit: Destination NSW.

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