Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE COMMISSION ACT 1975 No. 57 of 1975 - SECT 7

7. The functions of the Commission are-

   (a)  to furnish advice to the Minister, either of its own motion or upon
        request made to it by the Minister, on matters relating to the
        national estate, including advice relating to-

        (i)    action to conserve, improve and present the national estate;

        (ii)   expenditure by Australia for the conservation, improvement and
               presentation of the national estate; and

        (iii)  the grant of financial or other assistance by Australia to the
               States, local governing bodies and other organizations or
               persons for the conservation, improvement or presentation of
               the national estate;

   (b)  to encourage public interest in, and understanding of, issues relevant
        to the national estate;

   (c)  to identify places included in the national estate and to prepare a
        register of those places in accordance with Part IV;

   (d)  to furnish advice and reports in accordance with Part V;

   (e)  to further training and education in fields related to the
        conservation, improvement and presentation of the national estate;

   (f)  to make arrangements for the administration and control of places
        included in the national estate that are given or bequeathed to the
        Commission; and

   (g)  to organize and engage in research and investigation necessary for the
        performance of its other functions.