Tasmanian Heritage Council
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The Tasmanian Heritage Council is responsible for:
- identifying and assessing places of historic heritage significance for entry in the Tasmanian Heritage Register
- reviewing works to places entered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register to ensure that the heritage values are protected
- providing strategic guidance on the management of historic heritage in Tasmania
The Heritage Council is the peak heritage body for the State. It consists of a
- Chair;
- the Director of National Parks and Wildlife (or delegate from State Service);
- organisational and community representatives; and
- members with expertise in architecture, archaeology, history and engineering.
Summary of Tasmanian Heritage Council members in alphabetical order:
| Member name | Position
| Expiry of Term
|
|---|
Vacant
| Chair
|
|
John Beswick
| Local Government Association Tasmania
| Apt: 01/01/2025
Exp: 31/12/2027
|
Lucy Burke-Smith
| Architect
| Apt: 01/01/2025
Exp: 31/12/2027
|
James Dryburgh
| Planning (nominated by Local Government Association Tasmania)
| Apt: 16/04/2024
Exp: 31/12/2026
|
Caroline Evans
| History
| Apt: 15/02/2025
Exp: 31/12/2027
|
Elizabeth Frankham
| Tourism Industry Council and Deputy Chair
| Apt: 01/02/2022
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Duncan Grant
| Council of Churches
| Apt: 01/01/2025
Exp: 31/12/2027
|
Jennifer Jones-Travers
| Archaeology
| Apt: 21/07/2025
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Stuart King
| Conservation Interests
| Apt: 01/01/2012
Exp: 31/12/2026
|
Alexandra Lintner
| Mining Industry
| Apt: 01/02/2023
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Philip Mussared
| The National Trust of Tasmania
| Apt: 26/01/2018
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Peter Scott
| Building Development Industry
| Apt: 28/09/2020
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Richard Warner
| Community Interests
| Apt: 01/05/2023
Exp: 30/06/2026
|
Deidre Wilson
| Alternate for Director, National Parks and Wildlife
| Apt: 27/06/2019
Exp: 31/12/2025
|
Vacant
| Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TasFarmers)
|
|
The Heritage Council works with property owners, communities, developers, and local government to celebrate and support the sustainable use of Tasmania's rich and diverse historic heritage. This is done by providing access to expert advice, guidance and consent for works to historic heritage places.