The NSW Government Draft Heritage Strategy aims to ensure heritage is valued as an integral part of the culture and wellbeing of our communities and our sense of place. Heritage includes the places, objects and stories we have inherited from the past and want to protect for generations to come. It includes:
- Aboriginal culture and landscapes spanning tens of thousands of years
- Natural heritage such as landscapes and ecosystems
- Historic buildings and structures
- Gardens, precincts and cultural landscapes
- Archaeological sites and shipwrecks
- Moveable heritage such as collections and objects
- Intangible heritage such as cultural practices and traditions
The draft strategy sets out a vision and direction for protecting heritage in New South Wales and establishes a broad set of actions the NSW Government proposes to carry out to achieve that vision over the next 5 years. The Government engaged and considered the views of people and organisations from across NSW in the development of the strategy, including the heritage sector, advocacy groups, government and the broader community via workshops, focus groups and a public survey.
There are opportunities to comment and share your feedback by completing a survey, uploading a submission or completing a quick poll by Sunday 13 July 2025.
