{"id":"sr:heritage-regulations-2017","name":"Heritage Regulations 2017","slug":"heritage-regulations-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"vic","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":184189,"registerId":"vic-sr:heritage-regulations-2017-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"21A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application for exemption from requirement to obtain consent 10","content":"21A Form of application for exemption from requirement to obtain consent 10\n\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application for consent 10","content":"22 Form of application for consent 10\n\n23 Fees for application for consent to undertake works or activities in relation to archaeological sites or archaeological artefacts 11\n\n23A Form of application to request amendment of consent 13\n\n23B Fee to apply for an amendment of consent 13\n\n24 Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to consent 14\n\n25 Exemption from fees 14\n\n26 Waiver of fees for certain works or activities in relation to registered place, registered object, archaeological site or archaeological artefact 15\n\n27 Form of site card 16\n\n27A Form of survey report 16\n\n28 Form of interim protection order 16\n\n29 Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order 16\n\n30 Form of identity card for inspectors 16\n\n31 Infringement offences and infringement penalties 16\n\nSchedule 1—Form of nomination of a place or object for inclusion in the Heritage Register 17\n\nSchedule 1A—Form of nomination of object integral or additional land to a registered or nominated place 23\n\nSchedule 1B—Form of application for an exclusion determination that a place or object not be included in the Heritage Register 27\n\nSchedule 2—Form for submission to the Heritage Council 34\n\nSchedule 3—Form of application for heritage certificate 37\n\nSchedule 4—Form of notice of intention to sell registered place or registered object 39\n\nSchedule 5—Form of notice for alterations for the purposes of religious services or rites 41\n\nSchedule 6—Form of permit application 44\n\nSchedule 7—Form of request to amend permit 49\n\nSchedule 7A—Form of request to make minor amendment to permit 54\n\nSchedule 7B—Form of application for exemption from consent 59\n\nSchedule 8—Form of application for consent 64\n\nSchedule 8A—Form of application for amendment of consent 70\n\nSchedule 9—Form of site card 75\n\nSchedule 9A—Form of survey report 80\n\nSchedule 10—Form of interim protection order 83\n\nSchedule 11—Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order 87\n\nSchedule 12—Form of identity card for inspectors 90\n\nSchedule 13—Infringement offences and infringement penalties 91\n\n═════════════\n\nEndnotes 94\n\n1 General information 94\n\n2 Table of Amendments 96\n\n3 Explanatory details 97\n\n**Version No.** **004**\n\n**Heritage Regulations 2017**\n\n**S.R. No. 108/2017**\n\nVersion incorporating amendments as at  \n\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Objectives","content":"\t1 Objectives\n\nThe objectives of these Regulations are—\n\n(a) to prescribe forms and documents for the purposes of the **Heritage Act 2017**; and\n\nReg. 1(b) amended by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 5(1).\n\n(b) to prescribe fees payable in relation to certain permits, reviews, consents, exclusions and certificates under the Act; and\n\nReg. 1(c) amended by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 5(2).\n\n(c) to exempt particular classes of people from certain fees; and\n\n(d) to authorise the Heritage Council to waive certain fees prescribed in these Regulations; and\n\n(e) to prescribe infringement offences and infringement penalties; and\n\n(f) to prescribe other matters for the purposes of the Act.\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorising provisions","content":"\t2 Authorising provisions\n\nThese Regulations are made under sections 255 and 256 of the **Heritage Act 2017**.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"\t3 Commencement\n\nThese Regulations come into operation on 1 November 2017.\n\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"\t4 Definitions\n\nIn these Regulations—\n\n***community group*** means a not-for-profit society, association or club (other than a charity)—\n\n(a) established for the purpose of educating the community about, or to protect, a place or object; and\n\n(b) whose officers receive no remuneration or gratuity for their services to the society, association or club;\n\nReg. 4 def. of *the Act* amended by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 6(1).\n\n***the Act*** means the **Heritage Act** **2017**;\n\nReg. 4 def. of *traditional owner* inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 6(2).\n\n***traditional owner*** has  the same meaning as it has in section 7 of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**.\n\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application to nominate place or object for inclusion in the Heritage Register","content":"\t5 Form of application to nominate place or object for inclusion in the Heritage Register\n\nFor the purposes of section 27(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 1.\n\nReg. 5A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 7.\n\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"5A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of nomination of object integral to place","content":"\t5A Form of nomination of object integral to place\n\nFor the purposes of section 27A(3) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 1A.\n\nReg. 5B inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 7.\n\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of nomination of additional land as part of a place","content":"\t5B Form of nomination of additional land as part of a place\n\nFor the purposes of section 27B(3) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 1A.\n\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for lodging review of Executive Director's refusal of nomination for the Heritage Register","content":"\t6 Fee for lodging review of Executive Director's refusal of nomination for the Heritage Register\n\nSubject to regulation 26, for the purpose of section 30(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 25 fee units.\n\nReg. 6A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"6A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons or bodies that may apply for an exclusion determination","content":"\t6A Persons or bodies that may apply for an exclusion determination\n\n(1) For the purposes of section 36A(1) of the Act, in the case of an exclusion determination required for the sole purpose of facilitating a major development, the following persons or bodies are prescribed—\n\n(a) the government asset manager that is responsible for the major development;\n\n(b) the Department Head within the meaning of section 4(1) of the **Public Administration Act 2004** who is responsible for the major development;\n\n(c) the public authority that is responsible for the major development;\n\n(d) the Administrative Office Head within the meaning of section 4(1) of the **Public Administration Act 2004** who is responsible for the major development.\n\n(2) In this regulation—\n\n***major development*** includes the carrying out of one or more, or an interrelated series of one or more, activities including the following activities, the cost of which is more than $5 million—\n\n(a) the construction, alteration or extension of a building or transport infrastructure;\n\n(b) the construction or the carrying out of works;\n\n(c) the demolition or removal of a building, transport infrastructure or works;\n\n(d) the subdivision or consolidation of land, airspace or buildings;\n\n(e) the installation or provision, or operation of, facilities or services;\n\n(f) the relocation, deepening or widening of a waterway;\n\n***transport infrastructure***  has the same meaning as in the **Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009**.\n\nReg. 6B inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"6B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons who may prepare an application for an exclusion determination","content":"\t6B Persons who may prepare an application for an exclusion determination\n\nFor the purposes of section 36A(2)(b) of the Act, the following persons are prescribed—\n\n(a) a person who is suitably qualified and experienced in identifying and assessing the cultural heritage significance of places, objects or land;\n\n(b) a person or a member of a class of persons approved by the Executive Director for the purposes of this regulation.\n\nReg. 6C inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"6C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application for an exclusion determination","content":"\t6C Form of application for an exclusion determination\n\nFor the purposes of section 36A(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 1B.\n\nReg. 6D inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"6D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee to apply for an exclusion determination","content":"\t6D Fee to apply for an exclusion determination\n\nFor the purposes of section 36A(2)(e) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 480 fee units.\n\nReg. 6E inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"6E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee to request review of decision to make or refuse to make exclusion determination","content":"\t6E Fee to request review of decision to make or refuse to make exclusion determination\n\nSubject to regulation 26, for the purposes of section 36E(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 25 fee units.\n\nReg. 6F inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 8.\n\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"6F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for applicant to request review of decision to refuse to make an exclusion determination","content":"\t6F Fee for applicant to request review of decision to refuse to make an exclusion determination\n\nFor the purposes of section 36E(4)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 960 fee units.\n\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of submission to the Heritage Council","content":"\t7 Form of submission to the Heritage Council\n\nFor the purposes of section 44(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 2.\n\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application for heritage certificate","content":"\t8 Form of application for heritage certificate\n\nFor the purposes of section 58(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 3.\n\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for application for heritage certificate","content":"\t9 Fee for application for heritage certificate\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purposes of section 58(2)(c) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 3·75 fee units.\n\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of notice of intention to sell registered place or registered object","content":"\t10 Form of notice of intention to sell registered place or registered object\n\nFor the purposes of section 59 of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 4.\n\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of notice for alterations for the purposes of religious services or rites","content":"\t11 Form of notice for alterations for the purposes of religious services or rites\n\nFor the purposes of section 90(4)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 5.\n\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of permit application","content":"\t12 Form of permit application\n\nFor the purposes of section 93(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 6.\n\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for application for permit to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object","content":"\t13 Fees for application for permit to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object\n\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2) and regulations 14, 25 and 26, for the purposes of section 93(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fees are as follows—\n\n(a) for a permit application for the subdivision, consolidation or realignment of a boundary of a registered place or the subdivision of a building on that registered place—100 fee units;\n\nReg. 13(1)(b) substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 5.\n\n(b) for a permit application for works or activities to a registered place or registered object, if the estimated cost of the works or activities is—\n\n(i) less than $10 000—20 fee units; or\n\n(ii) $10 000 or more but less than $20 000—75 fee units; or\n\n(iii) $20 000 or more but less than $100 000—200 fee units; or\n\n(iv) $100 000 or more but less than $250 000—300 fee units; or\n\n(v) $250 000 or more but less than $500 000—367·4 fee units; or\n\n(vi) $500 000 or more but less than $1 million—442·4 fee units; or\n\n(vii) $1 million or more but less than $5 million—760·3 fee units; or\n\n(viii) $5 million or more but less than $10 million—885·8 fee units; or\n\n(ix) $10 million or more but less than $30 million—1017 fee units; or\n\n(x) $30 million or more but less than $50 million—1149·1 fee units; or\n\n(xi) $50 million or more but less than $100 million—1712 fee units; or\n\n(xii) $100 million or more but less than $200 million—2149 fee units; or\n\n(xiii) $200 million or more—2431 fee units.\n\n(2) The prescribed fee for an application for a permit to carry out more than one class of works or activities set out in subregulation (1) is the sum of—\n\n(a) the highest of the fees which would have applied if a separate application had been made; and\n\n(b) 50 per cent of each of any other fee that would have applied if a separate application had been made.\n\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for application for permit to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object","content":"\t14 Fee for application for permit to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26 and sections 49(3) and 92 of the Act, for the purposes of section 93(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fees are as follows—\n\nReg. 14(a) amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 6.\n\n(a) for an application to demolish or destroy the whole of a registered place—885·8 fee units or, if the estimated cost of the works or activities is $10 million or more, the fee set out in regulation 13(1)(b)(ix) to (xiii) that corresponds with that estimated cost;\n\nReg. 14(b) amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 6.\n\n(b) for an application to demolish or destroy the whole of a registered object—885·8 fee units or, if the estimated cost of the works or activities is $10 million or more, the fee set out in regulation 13(1)(b)(ix) to (xiii) that corresponds with that estimated cost.\n\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees to amend permit application to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object","content":"\t15 Fees to amend permit application to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 96(3)(b) of the Act, in respect of a permit application to carry out works or activities in relation to a registered place or registered object—\n\n(a) for a permit application that has not been on public display in accordance with section 94 of the Act, the prescribed fee is 45 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 13; or\n\n(b) for a permit application that has been on public display in accordance with section 94 of the Act, the prescribed fee is 75 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 13.\n\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees to amend permit application to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object","content":"\t16 Fees to amend permit application to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 96(3)(b) of the Act, in respect of a permit application to demolish or destroy the whole of a registered place or registered object—\n\n(a) for a permit application that has not been on public display in accordance with section 94 of the Act, the prescribed fee is 20 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 14; or\n\n(b) for a permit application that has been on public display in accordance with section 94 of the Act, the prescribed fee is 30 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 14.\n\n\t17 Form for amendment of permit to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object or to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object\n\nFor the purposes of section 105(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 7.\n\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for amendment of permit to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object","content":"\t18 Fee for amendment of permit to carry out works or activities in relation to registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 105(2)(b) of the Act, in respect of an amendment to a permit to carry out works or activities in relation to a registered place or registered object, the prescribed fee is 75 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 13.\n\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for amendment of permit to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object","content":"\t19 Fee for amendment of permit to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 105(2)(b) of the Act, in respect of an amendment to a permit to demolish or destroy the whole of a registered place or registered object, the prescribed fee is 30 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 14.\n\nReg. 19A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 9.\n\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"19A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form for request to make minor amendment to permit","content":"\t19A Form for request to make minor amendment to permit\n\nFor the purposes of section 105B(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 7A.\n\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to permits","content":"\t20 Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to permits\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 106(3) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 200 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 13.\n\n\t21 Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to refusal of a permit to demolish or destroy registered place or registered object\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 106(3) of the Act, in respect of a review of a determination by the Executive Director in relation to a refusal of a permit to demolish or destroy the whole of a registered place or registered object, the prescribed fee is 40 per cent of the corresponding permit application fee set out in regulation 14.\n\nReg. 21A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 10.\n\n\t21A Form of application for exemption from requirement to obtain consent\n\nFor the purposes of section 123A(3) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 7B.\n\n\t22 Form of application for consent\n\nFor the purposes of section 124(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 8.\n\n\t23 Fees for application for consent to undertake works or activities in relation to archaeological sites or archaeological artefacts\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purposes of section 124(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fees are as follows—\n\n(a) for an application for consent to uncover and expose—\n\nin order to assess the condition and potential of the archaeology for the purposes of—\n\n(iii) constructing one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment; or\n\n(iv) constructing an extension to one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment—20 fee units;\n\n(b) for an application for consent to excavate—\n\nfor the purposes of—\n\n(iii) constructing one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment; or\n\n(iv) constructing an extension to one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment—30 fee units;\n\n(c) for an application for consent to uncover and expose—\n\nin order to assess the condition and potential of the archaeology for all other purposes—50 fee units;\n\n(d) for an application for consent to excavate—\n\nfor all other purposes—72·4 fee units;\n\n(e) for an application for consent to damage and disturb an archaeological site or part of an archaeological site for—\n\n(i) the construction of one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment; or\n\n(ii) the construction of an extension to one domestic residential dwelling on a lot or allotment—50 fee units;\n\n(f) for an application for consent to damage and disturb an archaeological site for all other purposes, where damage is less than 50 per cent—200 fee units;\n\n(g) for an application for consent to damage and disturb an archaeological site for all other purposes, where damage is 50 per cent or more—400 fee units;\n\n(h) for an application for consent to possess, or dispose of archaeological artefacts, to undertake geotechnical or soil testing, trenching or boring in order to install, maintain or upgrade service utilities, a test archaeological excavation as part of a cultural heritage management plan or for all other purposes for which a consent is required in relation to an archaeological artefact, archaeological site or a site recorded in the Heritage Inventory—72·4 fee units.\n\nReg. 23A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 11.\n\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"23A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of application to request amendment of consent","content":"\t23A Form of application to request amendment of consent\n\nFor the purposes of section 124A(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 8A.\n\nReg. 23B inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 11.\n\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"23B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee to apply for an amendment of consent","content":"\t23B Fee to apply for an amendment of consent\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purposes of section 124A(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application to amend a consent issued under section 124 of the Act is 30 per cent of the fee set out in regulation 23 required to accompany an application for that consent.\n\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to consent","content":"\t24 Fee for review of Executive Director's determination in relation to consent\n\nSubject to regulations 25 and 26, for the purpose of section 126(2)(c) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 45 per cent of the corresponding consent application fee in regulation 23.\n\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from fees","content":"\t25 Exemption from fees\n\nA person who is an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the **State Concessions Act 2004** is exempt from paying a fee in respect of the following—\n\nReg. 25(a) amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 7.\n\n(a) an application under section 93(1), 96(1), 105(1) or 106(1) of the Act that relates to—\n\n(i) a registered place of which the applicant is the owner and which is the applicant's principal place of residence; or\n\n(ii) a registered object of which the applicant is the owner;\n\nReg. 25(b) amended by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 12.\n\n(b) an application or request under sections 124(1), 124A(1) and 126(1) of the Act that relates to an archaeological site or archaeological artefact situated in or under land that the applicant owns and which is the applicant's principal place of residence.\n\nReg. 26 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 8(1).\n\nReg. 26 amended by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 13.\n\n\t26 Waiver of fees for certain works or activities in relation to registered place, registered object, archaeological site or archaeological artefact\n\nThe Heritage Council may waive the fees prescribed by regulations 6, 6E, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 23B and 24 if the Heritage Council is satisfied that the works, activities or review to which the application relates—\n\n(a) is for the purposes of the conservation or research of a registered place, a registered object, an archaeological site or an archaeological artefact; or\n\n(b) is to educate the public as to the cultural heritage significance of a registered place, a registered object, an archaeological site or an archaeological artefact; or\n\n(c) is for the safety of the public; or\n\n(d) is the same, or primarily the same, as those for which a permit or consent has previously been issued to the applicant in relation to a registered place, a registered object, an archaeological site or an archaeological artefact; or\n\nReg. 26(e) substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 8(2)(a).\n\n(e) is in respect of an application from a community group; or\n\nReg. 26(f) amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 8(2)(b).\n\n(f) is for a review of a determination by the Executive Director from a community group that has an interest in the application.\n\nReg. 26(g) revoked by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 8(2)(c).\n\n* * * * *\n\nReg. 27 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 9.\n\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of site card","content":"\t27 Form of site card\n\nFor the purposes of the definition of ***site card*** in section 3(1) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 9.\n\nReg. 27A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 14.\n\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"27A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of survey report","content":"\t27A Form of survey report\n\nFor the purposes of section 127(7)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form of a survey report is the form set out in Schedule 9A.\n\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of interim protection order","content":"\t28 Form of interim protection order\n\nFor the purposes of section 143(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 10.\n\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order","content":"\t29 Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order\n\nFor the purposes of section 147(3) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 11.\n\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of identity card for inspectors","content":"\t30 Form of identity card for inspectors\n\nFor the purposes of section 195(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 12.\n\nReg. 31 amended by S.R. No. 54/2018 reg. 4, substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 10.\n\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Infringement offences and infringement penalties","content":"\t31 Infringement offences and infringement penalties\n\nFor the purposes of Division 4 of Part 10 of the Act—\n\n(a) an offence against a section of the Act set out in Column 2 of Schedule 13 is prescribed as an infringement offence; and\n\n(b) the prescribed infringement penalty for an infringement offence referred to in paragraph (a) is the penalty set out in Column 3 of Schedule 13 in respect of the infringement offence.\n\nRegs 32, 33 revoked by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 10.\n\n* * * * *\n\nSch. 1 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 11.\n\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of nomination of a place or object for inclusion in the Heritage Register","content":"Schedule 1—Form of nomination of a place or object for inclusion in the Heritage Register\n\nSection 27(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 5\n\n1. Nominator details\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of nominated place or object (if known)\n\nIf the nominator is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager) details of the owner or government asset manager of the place or object:\n\n2. Nomination details\n\nNomination Type\n\n*Place\n\n*If place, do you also intend to nominate one or more objects integral to the place? *Yes/*No\n\n*Object\n\nPlace or object details\n\nName of *place/*object:\n\nAddress or GPS coordinates of *place/*object:\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the place or object?\n\nExtent of nomination\n\nFor a place: briefly describe the place.\n\nFor an object: briefly describe the object or objects. Please include an inventory in the supporting documents if nominating a collection of objects.\n\nIs the place located entirely on Crown land? *Yes/*No\n\nLocal Heritage Overlay information\n\nDoes this place have a local Heritage Overlay (HO) within a planning scheme? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, what is the HO number?\n\n3. Supporting documents\n\nYou must provide the following (if applicable) when submitting your nomination—\n\n• a copy of the certificate/s of title issued within 30 days before the nomination for the place is lodged (not necessary for places on Crown land or if nominating objects only);\n\n• a simple and accurate extent diagram clearly showing the extent (boundaries) of the nominated place or object;\n\nNote: This may take the form of spatial files or a copy of an existing map or plan with a clear hand drawn line around the extent showing the land, buildings and other key features you are nominating.\n\n• copies of any heritage studies or guiding documents for the conservation and management of the nominated place or object if they exist;\n\n• if you are nominating a collection of objects, please provide an inventory of those objects;\n\n• recent photographs of the place or object (you may also include historical photographs).\n\n4. Heritage significance\n\nHeritage Council criteria\n\nWhich Heritage Council criteria does this place or object meet?\n\nNote: For a place or object to be included in the Heritage Register it must be of State-level cultural heritage significance based on at least one of the Heritage Council assessment criteria. You must choose one or more of the relevant criteria and provide reasons why the place or object should be included in the Heritage Register based on the criteria chosen. The Executive Director may refuse a nomination if they are not satisfied that the place or object has a reasonable prospect of inclusion in the Heritage Register.\n\nFor further information on the Heritage Council criteria and thresholds please refer to the current website of the Heritage Council.\n\nReasons for State-level cultural heritage significance\n\nProvide reasons why the place or object is of State-level cultural heritage significance based on the criteria selected:\n\nStatement of cultural heritage significance\n\nPlease describe the place or object according to the following, naming the most significant elements:\n\nWhat is significant?\n\nHow is it significant?\n\nWhy is it significant?\n\n5. Other information\n\nHistory of the place or object\n\nPlease provide a comprehensive history of the place or object which explores its historical associations and details its development over time.\n\nComparative analysis\n\nProvide comparisons (relevant to State-level cultural heritage significance) to similar places or objects included in the Heritage Register or describe how the place or object differs from similar places or objects which are the subject of determinations to not include those places or objects in the Heritage Register.\n\nAboriginal cultural heritage values (if known)\n\nWho are the traditional owners of this place or object?\n\nDoes this place or object have Aboriginal cultural heritage values in addition to non-Aboriginal cultural heritage values (shared values)? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please provide details below.\n\nNote: If the place or object is of cultural heritage significance only on the grounds of its association with Aboriginal tradition, Aboriginal traditional use, or Aboriginal archaeology, it may be more appropriate for registration in the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register. Please refer to the current website of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register.\n\nPlease name key sources that may provide historical information about this place or object. This could include books, publications, websites, the names of experts or any other resource.\n\n6. Condition, intactness and integrity of the place or object\n\nCondition\n\nThe condition of the place or object is generally: *Excellent/*Good/*Fair/*Poor\n\nIs there any damage to the fabric (the materials from which the place or object is made)? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please specify which materials and the extent of damage:\n\nIntactness and integrity\n\nHow much of the original form or appearance of the place or object remains?\n\nWhat alterations are present and why was the place or object altered?\n\nIs it still possible to interpret the heritage values of the place or object if it has changed or been altered?\n\n7. Threat\n\nIs the place or object under immediate or imminent threat? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIf yes, please describe the threat:\n\nHas a demolition permit been issued under the **Building Act 1993**? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nHas a planning permit been issued by the responsible authority for the redevelopment of the land? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIs there evidence of plant and equipment being mobilised to demolish the place? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIs there evidence of an imminent proposal to destroy, remove or disassemble the object (or group of objects) or elements of the place? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nAre there any known proposals to relocate buildings or the object(s) to another location? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIs the deteriorating condition of the place or object(s) posing a threat to its intactness or integrity? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nPlease provide any other additional details about the threat:\n\n8. Statement\n\nName of *nominator/*person acting on behalf of nominator:\n\nSch. 1A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 15, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 12.\n\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1A","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of nomination of object integral or additional land to a registered or nominated place","content":"Schedule 1A—Form of nomination of object integral or additional land to a registered or nominated place\n\nSections 27A(3) and 27B(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulations 5A and 5B\n\n1. Location of place\n\nLocation selection method\n\nIf the place is not yet registered, the nomination reference number (provided by Heritage Victoria when the initial nomination of the place was lodged):\n\n(If you cannot find your reference number, please contact Heritage Victoria).\n\nPlace name:\n\n2. Nominator details\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of place or object (if known)\n\nIf the nominator is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager) details of the owner or government asset manager of the place:\n\n*Body corporate name:/*organisation name:/*government asset manager:\n\nIs common property included in this place? *Yes/*No\n\n3. Nomination details\n\nWhat do you want to nominate?\n\n*Additional land to a place/*objects integral to a place:\n\nWhat are the reasons for lodging this nomination?\n\nIs there a threat to the place?\n\n*Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIf yes,  what is the threat?\n\nIf nominating additional land to a place\n\n• Is the additional land of significance? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please explain why:\n\n• Is the additional land needed as a buffer? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please explain why:\n\nNote: For example, the State-level cultural heritage significance of the place would be substantially less if the additional land or any part of the additional land which is or has been used in conjunction with the place were developed; or the additional land surrounds the place and is important to the protection or conservation of the place or contributes to the understanding of the place.\n\nDescribe the additional land you want to include\n\nDescribe the additional land.\n\n(You may reference title details of the land, or attach an extent diagram showing the boundaries of the land or physical landmarks.)\n\nIf adding objects integral to a registered or nominated place\n\nPlease provide information on the object or collection of objects and explain why the objects are integral to the cultural heritage significance of the place.\n\nIf nominating additional land\n\nIs the additional land located entirely on Crown land? *Yes/*No\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the additional land?\n\nWho are the traditional owners of the nominated additional land or object/s (if known)?\n\n4. Supporting documents\n\nYou must provide the following (if applicable) when submitting your nomination—\n\n• a copy of the certificate/s of title for the additional land, issued within 30 days before the nomination (unless located entirely on Crown land, or if only nominating objects integral);\n\n• a simple and accurate extent diagram clearly showing the extent (boundaries) of any additional land nominated;\n\nNote: This may take the form of spatial files or a copy of an existing map or plan with a clear hand drawn line around the extent showing the land, buildings and other key features you are nominating.\n\n• copies of any heritage studies or guiding documents for the conservation and management of the additional land or object integral if they exist;\n\n• if you are nominating a collection of objects, please provide an inventory of those objects;\n\n• recent photographs of the nominated *additional land/*object integral (you may also include historical photographs).\n\n5. Nominator statement\n\nI state that the information that I have given on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge:\n\nName of *nominator/*person acting on behalf of nominator:\n\nSch. 1B inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 15.\n\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1B","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of application for an exclusion determination that a place or object not be included in the Heritage Register","content":"Schedule 1B—Form of application for an exclusion determination that a place or object not be included in the Heritage Register\n\nSection 36A(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 6C\n\n1. Applicant's details\n\nIf applicant is a Department Head or Administrative Office Head:\n\nTitle:\n\nIf applicant is a government asset manager or public authority:\n\nName of *Minister/*entity/*public authority:\n\nIf a person is applying on behalf of the applicant:\n\n2. Details of person who prepared application (if not the applicant)\n\nIf acting on behalf of a body corporate or organisation:\n\nName of body corporate or organisation:\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of place or object\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or government asset manager of the place or object (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager), details of the owner or government asset manager:\n\n*Body corporate name/*organisation name/*government asset manager:\n\n3. Pre-application details\n\nHas the applicant had a pre-application discussion with Heritage Victoria in relation to this application?\n\nIf yes, please insert the pre-application reference number:\n\n4. Major development\n\nProvide a brief description of the major development to which the application relates:\n\nEstimated cost of the major development\n\n$\n\nNote: The cost of the major development must be at least $5 million.\n\nImpact of major development on place or object\n\nExplain the potential impact of the major development on the place or object.\n\n5. Details of the place or object\n\nType\n\n*Place/*object:\n\nLocation\n\nName of the *place/*object:\n\nAddress of place or object:\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the place or land on which the object is located:\n\nHeritage Inventory number (if any):\n\nNational Trust reference number (if known):\n\nHas the place or object previously been identified in a heritage study? *Yes/*No\n\nLocal Heritage Overlay information if place\n\nDoes this place have a local Heritage Overlay (HO) within a planning scheme? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please provide the HO number:\n\nExtent of place or object\n\n*Briefly describe the object/s and their nature.\n\nNote: If your application relates to an object or collection of objects, you must provide an inventory that includes the details below for each object including each object within a collection.\n\n*Briefly describe the extent of the place and what it includes and if you are including part of a land parcel, please describe that part. You may refer to title details, an extent diagram or physical landmarks, etc.\n\nIs the proposed major development to be carried out entirely on Crown land?\n\n6. Heritage Council assessment criteria\n\nAssessment of State-level cultural heritage significance\n\nInclude reasons why the place or object should not be included in the Heritage Register. These must be reasons based on the assessment against all criteria published by the Heritage Council. This means you must provide reasons why the place or object does not meet the threshold of State‑level cultural heritage significance in relation to each of the criteria.\n\nFor further information on the Heritage Council assessment criteria and thresholds please refer to website of the Heritage Council.\n\n7. Other information\n\nNote: Information in this section should provide evidence as to why this place or object has no reasonable prospect of inclusion in the Heritage Register. Information should be based on robust research and analysis. Exclusion determinations can be overturned if significant new information is identified.\n\nPhysical description\n\nPlease describe the place or object, identifying any elements referred to in the assessment of State-level cultural significant significance.\n\nHistory of the place or object\n\nPlease provide a comprehensive history of the place or object which explores its historical associations and details its development over time.\n\nComparative analysis\n\nProvide comparisons to similar places or objects recorded in the Heritage Register relevant to State-level cultural heritage significance or to places and objects where a determination has been made not to include them in the Heritage Register.\n\nAboriginal cultural heritage values (if known)\n\nWho are the traditional owners of the place or object (if known)?\n\nDoes this place or object have Aboriginal cultural heritage values? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please provide details below.\n\nNote: If the place or object is of cultural heritage significance only on the grounds of its association with Aboriginal tradition, Aboriginal traditional use, or Aboriginal archaeology, it may be appropriate for consideration for the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register. Please refer to the website of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register.\n\nPlease list the key sources relied on in your assessment. This could include books, publications, websites, the names of experts or any other resources.\n\n8. Condition, intactness and integrity of the place or object\n\nCondition\n\nThe condition of the place or object is generally: *Excellent/*Good/*Fair/*Poor\n\nIs there any damage to the fabric (the materials from which the place or object is made)? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please specify which materials and the extent of damage.\n\nIntactness and integrity\n\nHow much of the original form or appearance of the place or object remains?\n\nWhat alterations are present and why was the place or object altered?\n\nHave the changes or alterations affected the heritage value of the place or object?\n\n9. Supporting documents\n\n• copy of the certificate/s of title issued within 30 days before this application is lodged (not necessary for places located entirely on Crown land or if nominating objects only);\n\n• recent photographs of the place or object. You may include historical photographs as well;\n\n• a simple and accurate extent diagram clearly showing the extent (boundaries) of the place or object subject to this exclusion determination application;\n\nNote: This may take the form of spatial files or a copy of an existing map or plan with a clear hand drawn line around the extent showing the land, buildings and other key features.\n\n• if your application relates to a collection of objects,  \nan inventory of the objects.\n\n10. Applicant statement\n\nI state that the application has been made to facilitate a major development costing at least $5 million.\n\nName of *applicant/*person applying on behalf of applicant:\n\nSch. 2 substituted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 16, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 13.\n\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form for submission to the Heritage Council","content":"Schedule 2—Form for submission to the Heritage Council\n\nSection 44(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 7\n\n1. Submitter details\n\nIf you are lodging this form on behalf of a body corporate, organisation or natural person, please provide the following information as applicable:\n\n*First name of natural person:\n\n*Last name of natural person:\n\n2. Executive Director's recommendation\n\nPlace or object name or description of land:\n\nLocation (address or GPS coordinates):\n\nDate of recommendation:\n\nRecommendation was to: *Include/*Not include/*Amend/*Not amend\n\n3. Purpose of submission\n\n*Recommendation to *include/*not include\n\nNote: This submission is in relation to the recommendation of the Executive Director to include or not include a place or object in the Heritage Register and must relate only to whether or not—\n\n• a place or object is of State-level cultural heritage significance; or\n\n• whether objects recommended as objects integral to a place are integral to understanding the cultural heritage significance of the place; or\n\n• whether additional land is integral to understanding the cultural heritage significance of the place; or\n\n• in relation to the recommended extent of registration; or\n\n• in relation to the permit policy or permit exemptions.\n\nThis submission:\n\n*Supports the Executive Director's recommendation.\n\n*Does not support the Executive Director's recommendation.\n\n*Supports the \"Extent of Registration\" recommended by the Executive Director.\n\n*Supports the categories of works or activities that can be carried out without a permit (permit exemptions) recommended by the Executive Director.\n\n*Does not support the \"Extent of Registration\" recommended by the Executive Director.\n\n*Does not support to the categories of works or activities that can be carried out without a permit (permit exemptions) recommended by the Executive Director.\n\n*Other (please state other reason for submission):\n\nReasons for submission:\n\nPlease attach documents in support of your submission.\n\n*Recommendation to *amend/*not amend a place or object in the Heritage Register\n\nNote: This submission is in relation to a recommendation of the Executive Director to amend or remove a place or object included in the Heritage Register.\n\nThis submission:\n\n*Supports the Executive Director's recommendation.\n\n*Does not support the Executive Director's recommendation.\n\n*Other (please state other reason for submission):\n\nReasons for submission:\n\nPlease attach documents in support of your submission.\n\n4. Hearings\n\nI wish to request a Heritage Council hearing in relation to a recommendation of the Executive Director under section 37, 38 or 39 of the **Heritage Act 2017**: *Yes/*No\n\nIf a hearing is requested by another party do you wish to be heard? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: If a hearing is to be conducted you may be requested to lodge a detailed submission to support your position.\n\nI wish to make a written submission but if a hearing is conducted in relation to this matter, I do not wish to participate in the hearing. *Yes/*No\n\nNote: If a hearing is not requested the Heritage Council may determine the matter on written submissions.\n\n5. Submitter statement\n\nI state that the information that I have given on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge:\n\nName of *submitter/*person acting on behalf of submitter:\n\nSch. 3 amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 14.\n\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of application for heritage certificate","content":"Schedule 3—Form of application for heritage certificate\n\nSection 58(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 8\n\n1. Applicant details\n\n*Body corporate name:\n\n*Organisation name:\n\n2. Place or object location details\n\nNote: only one of the following subitems needs to be completed:\n\n2.1 Street address\n\nUnit/flat number:\n\nStreet number:\n\nStreet name:\n\nStreet type:\n\nSuburb/town or locality:\n\nPostcode:\n\n2.2 Volume/folio number\n\nVolume number:\n\nFolio number:\n\n2.3 Lot on plan\n\nLot(s):\n\nPlan type:\n\nPlan number:\n\nBlock:\n\n2.4 Council property number\n\nCouncil property number:\n\nMunicipality:\n\n2.5 Standard parcel identifier (SPI):\n\n2.6 Crown allotment\n\nAllotment:\n\nBlock:\n\nPortion:\n\nSubdivision:\n\nParish or township:\n\nSch. 4 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 15.\n\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 4","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of notice of intention to sell registered place or registered object","content":"Schedule 4—Form of notice of intention to sell registered place or registered object\n\nSection 59 of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 10\n\n2. Owner details\n\n*Body corporate or organisation name:\n\nIf acting on behalf of the owner:\n\n3. Sale details\n\nI have entered into a contract of sale for *the whole of/*part of the *place/*object.\n\nDate contract of sale entered into:\n\n4. Purchaser details\n\n5. Statement\n\nName of *owner/*person acting on behalf of owner:\n\nSch. 5 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 16.\n\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 5","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of notice for alterations for the purposes of religious services or rites","content":"Schedule 5—Form of notice for alterations for the purposes of religious services or rites\n\nSection 90(4)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 11\n\n2. Owner details\n\nIf acting on behalf of the owner:\n\n3. Proposed works or activities\n\nNote: Exemptions from permits to carry out works or activities may apply if:\n\n a registered place is a place of worship or in the precincts of a place of worship; or\n\n a registered object is in a place of worship or in the precincts of a place of worship.\n\nProvide a brief description of the relevant works or activities. State how the proposed works or activities are for the purposes of religious services or rites.\n\nNote: If you do not demonstrate this here, you may be asked for additional information. If the Executive Director is not satisfied that the proposed works or activities are for the purposes of religious services or rites, your exemption will be withdrawn. If your exemption is withdrawn, you will need to apply for a permit.\n\n$\n\nDate that works or activities are to commence:\n\nNote: Please submit notice at least 20 business days before works or activities are to commence.\n\n4. Supporting documents\n\nPlans showing the extent and nature of the proposed works or activities must be submitted with this notice (if applicable).\n\n5. Declaration by officer of place of worship\n\nNote: A declaration by an officer of the place of worship that the proposed works or activities are required for the purposes of religious services or rites must be included with this notice.\n\n6. Statement\n\nI state that the information I have given on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the registered place or registered object in relation to this notice. Heritage Victoria will explain the purpose of the visit and what needs to be done in relation to the notice. Heritage Victoria will agree a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact.\n\nName of *owner/*person acting on behalf of owner:\n\nSch. 6 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 17.\n\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 6","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of permit application","content":"Schedule 6—Form of permit application\n\nSection 93(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 12\n\n2. Pre-application details\n\nHas the applicant had a pre-application discussion with Heritage Victoria in relation to this application? *Yes/*No\n\nIf yes, please provide the identifier provided for the pre‑application discussion (P number):\n\n3. Applicant details\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of registered place or registered object\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager) details of the owner or government asset manager of the registered place or registered object:\n\n4. Proposed works or activities\n\nType of permit\n\nProvide a description of the proposed works or activities:\n\nIf the works or activities relate to part of the registered place or registered object only, indicate the part to which the proposed works or activities relate:\n\nReason and purpose for works or activities\n\nState the reason and purpose for which the proposed works or activities are required:\n\nImpact on heritage values\n\nState the impact of the proposed works or activities on the heritage values of the registered place or registered object:\n\nAre the proposed works or activities to be carried out entirely on Crown land?\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the registered place or registered object?\n\n$\n\n5. Cultural heritage management plan\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, a permit cannot be issued under the **Heritage Act 2017** for works or activities that are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n6. Supporting documents\n\n a Heritage Impact Statement (a statement describing the impact of the proposed works or activities on the heritage values of the place or object);\n\n if not entirely on Crown land, a copy of the certificate/s of title of the land on which the registered place or registered object is located, issued within 30 days before this application is lodged;\n\n evidence of the cost of works or activities;\n\n owners corporation consent (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n consent of the owner or government asset manager to the issue of the permit (if the owner or government asset manager is not the applicant);\n\n an approved CHMP (if required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**).\n\n7. Statement\n\nI state that the information supplied in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the registered place or registered object in relation to this application. Heritage Victoria will explain the purpose of the visit and what needs to be done in relation to the application. Heritage Victoria will agree a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact.\n\nSch. 7 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 18.\n\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 7","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of request to amend permit","content":"Schedule 7—Form of request to amend permit\n\nSection 105(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 17\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of registered place or registered object\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager) details of the owner or government asset manager of the registered place or registered object:\n\n3. Proposed amended works or activities\n\nPermit number for which amendment is sought:\n\nType of permit to be amended:\n\nDescription of proposed amendment to permit\n\nProvide details describing how the amendment varies the issued permit. Please identify the part of the registered place or registered object to which the proposed amendment relates.\n\nReason and purpose for proposed amendment to permit\n\nPlease state the reason and purpose for which the amendment to the permit is required:\n\nAre the proposed works or activities to be carried out under the permit entirely on Crown land?\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the registered place or registered object?\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, an amendment to the permit cannot be issued under the **Heritage Act 2017** for works or activities that are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n a Heritage Impact Statement (a statement describing the impact of the proposed works or activities on the heritage values of the place or object);\n\n if not entirely on Crown land, a copy of the certificate/s of title of the land on which the registered place or registered object is located, issued within 30 days before this application is lodged;\n\n evidence of the cost of works or activities;\n\n owners corporation consent to amendment of the permit (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n consent of the owner or government asset manager to amendment of the permit (if the owner or government asset manager is not the applicant);\n\n an approved CHMP (if required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**).\n\n6. Statement\n\nI state that the information supplied in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the registered place or registered object in relation to this application. Heritage Victoria will explain the purpose of the visit and what needs to be done in relation to the application. Heritage Victoria will agree a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact.\n\nSch. 7A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 17, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 19.\n\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 7A","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of request to make minor amendment to permit","content":"Schedule 7A—Form of request to make minor amendment to permit\n\nSection 105B(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 19A\n\nOwner or government asset manager of registered place or registered object\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or government asset manager), details of the owner or government asset manager of the registered place or registered object:\n\n3. Proposed amended works or activities\n\nPermit number for which minor amendment is sought:\n\nType of permit to be amended\n\nDescription of proposed minor amendment to permit\n\nPlease ensure you describe how the amendments vary the issued permit and if the minor amendment application is in relation to an extension of the validity period of the permit, please state the length of the extension:\n\nReason for proposed minor amendment\n\nPlease state the reason and purpose for which the minor amendment to the permit is required:\n\nAre the proposed works or activities to be carried out under the permit entirely on Crown land?\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the registered place or registered object?\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, a minor amendment to the permit cannot be issued under the **Heritage Act 2017** for works or activities that are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n• a Heritage Impact Statement (a statement describing the impact of the proposed works or activities on the heritage values of the place or object);\n\n• if not located entirely on Crown land, a copy of the certificate/s of title of the land on which the registered place or registered object is located, issued within 30 days before this application is lodged;\n\n• evidence of cost of works or activities;\n\n• owners corporation consent to amendment of the permit (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n• consent of the owner or government asset manager to amendment of the permit (if the owner is not the same as the applicant);\n\n• an approved cultural heritage management plan (if required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**).\n\nI state that I am authorised to make this application in relation to the registered place or registered object and that the information supplied in this application is true and correct. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the registered place or registered object in relation to this application. Heritage Victoria will explain the purpose of the visit and what needs to be done in relation to the application. Heritage Victoria will agree a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact.\n\nSch. 7B inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 17, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 20.\n\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 7B","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of application for exemption from consent","content":"Schedule 7B—Form of application for exemption from consent\n\nSection 123A(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 21A\n\n1. Location of site or archaeological artefact\n\n*Heritage Inventory number:\n\nName of site recorded in the Heritage Inventory:\n\n*Name of *body corporate/*organisation:\n\nOwner or government asset manager\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or government asset manager), details of the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact:\n\n3. Cultural heritage management plan\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management  \nPlan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, a determination that a consent for works or activities is not required under Part 6 of the **Heritage Act 2017** cannot be made if the works or activities are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n4. Proposed works or activities in relation to site or archaeological artefact\n\nPlease provide a detailed description of the proposed works or activities:\n\nReason and purpose for the works or activities\n\nPlease state the reason and purpose for which the proposed works or activities are required:\n\nImpact on heritage\n\nPlease state the impact of the proposed works or activities and why the impact will not harm the archaeological features, deposits or archaeological artefacts within the site:\n\nNote: A consent will be required if the Executive Director considers that any damage or disturbance to the site or archaeological artefact would be more than negligible.\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council?\n\n  $\n\n• outline of proposed works or activities relating to the site or archaeological artefact, identifying any area of potential impact for heritage;\n\n• description and background history of the site or archaeological artefact;\n\n• statement of significance for the site if recorded in the Heritage Inventory;\n\n• research design;\n\n• excavation methodology;\n\n• archaeological artefact retention and discard policy;\n\n• archaeological artefact management proposal;\n\n• curriculum vitae of the project archaeologist and conservator;\n\n• letter detailing engagement of project conservator (if any);\n\n• unexpected finds protocol;\n\n• spatial files;\n\n• consent of the owners corporation (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n• consent of owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact if the applicant is not the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact.\n\nI state that I am authorised to make this application in relation to the site or archaeological artefact described in this application, and that the information supplied in this application is true and correct. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the site or archaeological artefact in relation to this application and that Heritage Victoria will agree on a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact person.\n\nSch. 8 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 21.\n\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 8","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of application for consent","content":"Schedule 8—Form of application for consent\n\nSection 124(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 22\n\n1. Details of site or archaeological artefact\n\nIdentify location of the archaeological site or artefact:\n\nHeritage Inventory number (if recorded in Inventory):\n\nName of archaeological site or artefact:\n\n*Archaeological  site reported to the Executive Director in accordance with section 127(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**.\n\nNote: Select this for an archaeological site discovered in the course of any construction or excavation on any land for which a decision on whether to include the site in the Heritage Inventory is pending.\n\nNote: If the Executive Director considers the application is urgent, the Executive Director may consider the application but must not determine it until the Executive Director—\n\n(a) records the archaeological  site in the Heritage Inventory under section 118(1)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**; or\n\n(b) determines that the site has low archaeological value. If the site is determined to have low archaeological value, a consent is not required.\n\nSite card application reference:\n\nExplain reasons for urgency (if decision to include site or archaeological artefact in the Heritage Inventory is pending):\n\nNote: In urgent cases, Heritage Victoria may consider but will not determine a consent application if a decision has not yet been made on whether to record the site in the Heritage Inventory. In these cases, the site card must have been submitted following a discovery of an archaeological site during an investigation or survey of land, or during construction or excavation of land.\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of site or archaeological artefact\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or the government asset manager) details of the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact:\n\n3. Type of consent\n\n*To uncover or expose a site recorded in the Heritage Inventory or reported to the Executive Director in accordance with section 127(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**:\n\n *for all other purposes\n\n*To excavate a site recorded in the Heritage Inventory or reported to the Executive Director in accordance with section 127(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**:\n\n *for all other purposes\n\n*To damage or disturb a site recorded in the Heritage Inventory or reported to the Executive Director in accordance with section 127(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**:\n\n *for all other purposes:\n\no *if damage to the site is less than 50 per cent\n\no *if damage to the site is 50 per cent or more\n\n*To possess, dispose of or trade archaeological artefacts, or for all other purposes for which a consent is required\n\nAre the proposed works or activities to be carried out entirely on Crown land?\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the site or archaeological artefact?\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, a consent cannot be issued under the **Heritage Act 2017** for works or activities that are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n5. Proposed works or activities\n\nPlease provide a detailed description of the proposed works or activities to be carried out in relation to the site or archaeological artefact including the location within the site to which the proposed works or activities relate.\n\n6. Supporting documents\n\n outline of proposed works or activities relating to the site or archaeological artefact, identifying any area of potential for heritage impact;\n\n description and background history of the site or archaeological artefact;\n\n statement of significance for the site;\n\n research design;\n\n excavation methodology;\n\n artefact retention and discard policy;\n\n artefact management proposal;\n\n curriculum vitae of the project archaeologist and conservator;\n\n letter detailing engagement of project conservator  \n(if any);\n\n unexpected finds protocol;\n\n spatial files;\n\n consent of the owners corporation (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n consent of the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact if the applicant is not the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact.\n\n7. Statement\n\nI state that the information supplied in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the site or archaeological artefact in relation to this application. Heritage Victoria will explain the purpose of the visit and what needs to be done in relation to the application. Heritage Victoria will agree a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact.\n\nSch. 8A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 18, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 22.\n\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 8A","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of application for amendment of consent","content":"Schedule 8A—Form of application for amendment of consent\n\nSection 124A(2)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 23A\n\n1. Location of site or archaeological artefact\n\nHeritage Inventory number:\n\nName of site or archaeological artefact:\n\n*ABN/*ACN/*ARBN\n\nOwner or government asset manager\n\nIf the applicant is not the owner or the government asset manager (or acting on behalf of the owner or government asset manager), details of the owner or government asset manager of the listed Heritage Inventory site or archaeological artefact:\n\n3. Proposed amendment of works or activities subject to consent\n\nConsent number:\n\nDetailed description of amendments\n\nDescribe in detail the amendments to the proposed works or activities:\n\nProvide the reasons for the amendments to proposed works or activities:\n\nAre the proposed works or activities to be carried out entirely on Crown land? *Yes/*No\n\nIdentify the part of the site or archaeological artefact to which the amendments relate:\n\nA Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) is a requirement of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**. It includes results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage. It outlines measures to be taken before, during and after an activity in order to manage and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the activity area.\n\nIs a CHMP required under the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006** in relation to carrying out the proposed works or activities? *Yes/*No\n\nNote: You can submit your application now and provide the approved CHMP later; however, a decision on your application cannot be made until you provide a copy of the CHMP. In accordance with section 52(3) of the **Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006**, an amended consent cannot be issued under the **Heritage Act 2017** for works or activities that are inconsistent with an approved CHMP.\n\n*Approved—If the CHMP is approved, are any of the proposed works or activities inconsistent with the requirements of the approved CHMP? *Yes/*No\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with the approved CHMP.\n\nPlease provide a statement describing how the proposed works or activities are consistent/inconsistent with any previously approved CHMP.\n\n• outline of proposed works or activities relating to the site or archaeological artefact, identifying any area of potential for heritage impact;\n\n• description and background history of the site or archaeological artefact;\n\n• statement of significance for the site if recorded in the Heritage Inventory;\n\n• research design;\n\n• excavation methodology;\n\n• artefact retention and discard policy;\n\n• artefact management proposal;\n\n• curriculum vitae of the project archaeologist and conservator;\n\n• letter detailing engagement of project conservator (if any);\n\n• unexpected finds protocol;\n\n• spatial files;\n\n• consent of the owners corporation (for works or activities proposed for common property);\n\n• consent of owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact if the applicant is not the owner or government asset manager of the site or archaeological artefact.\n\nI state that I am authorised to make this application in relation to the site or archaeological artefact described in this application, and that the information supplied in this application is true and correct. I understand that Heritage Victoria staff may need to inspect the site or archaeological artefact in relation to this application and that Heritage Victoria will agree on a time and date for any inspection with the relevant contact person.\n\nSch. 9 substituted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 23.\n\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 9","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of site card","content":"Schedule 9—Form of site card\n\nDefinition of ***site card*** in section 3(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 27\n\n1. Archaeological site details\n\nSite name:\n\nHeritage Inventory number (if any):\n\nOther or former names of the site (if any):\n\nWho is the responsible authority or, if the responsible authority is not the municipal council, the municipal council for the place or land on which the archaeological site is located?\n\nAddress or GPS coordinates of place:\n\nMapsheet name and number (1:100 000 only):\n\nCadastral location of place\n\nCounty:\n\nParish:\n\nTownship:\n\nAllotment:\n\nStandard Parcel Identifier (SPI):\n\nIs the site on common property?\n\n2. Details of person providing site card\n\n*If acting on behalf of a body corporate or organisation:\n\n*Name of body corporate or organisation:\n\nIf the archaeologist is not the person providing the site card, details of the archaeologist:\n\n*Last name\n\n*Name of body corporate or organisation:\n\n*Email:\n\n*Contact number:\n\n*Postal address:\n\nDetails of owner or government asset manager of place\n\nIf the person providing the site card is not the owner or the government asset manager of the place, details of the owner or government asset manager:\n\n*Email:\n\n*Contact number:\n\n*Postal address:\n\nOccupant of archaeological site\n\nIf the occupant is not the owner or the government asset manager of the archaeological site, details of the occupant:\n\n3. Aboriginal cultural heritage\n\nThe archaeological site has known Aboriginal cultural heritage value: *Yes/*No\n\nThe archaeological site is recorded on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register: *Yes/*No\n\nWho are the traditional owners of the archaeological site (if known)?\n\n4. Site assessment\n\nCurrent description of the archaeological site:\n\nDate recorded:\n\nIs the archaeological site included in the Heritage Register: *Yes/*No (If yes, please advise Heritage Register number)\n\nIs the archaeological site included in the Heritage Overlay? *Yes/*No (If yes, please advise HO number)\n\nAre there any associated archaeological sites? *Yes/*No (If yes, please provide details:)\n\n5. Place history\n\nPlease provide a brief history of the archaeological site (at least 1 to 2 paragraphs):\n\n6. Analysis of site (interpretation)\n\nAnalysis must consider the former use/s of the archaeological site and how it is demonstrated in the historical archaeological features or artefacts and how its current use may have impacted the archaeological remains.  \n\nStatement of significance of the archaeological site:\n\n What is significant?\n\n How is it significant?\n\n Why is it significant?\n\n7. Key sources\n\nPlease list the key sources relied on. This could include books, publications, websites, the names of experts or any other resources.\n\n8. Threat\n\nIs the archaeological site under immediate or imminent threat? *Yes/*No/*Don't know\n\nIf yes, please provide details:\n\n9. Investigation or survey information\n\nIs the site card being submitted following a discovery of an archaeological site during an investigation or survey of land that has been previously reported to Heritage Victoria under section 127 of the **Heritage Act 2017**?\n\n10. Supporting documents\n\n a map showing the location of the archaeological site, clearly identifying the recorded area;\n\n a plan showing all archaeological features, and any built cultural heritage (the plan must be labelled and the scale noted—e.g. 1:100 000);\n\n current photographs of the site;\n\n historical documentation (historical photographs, historical plans and historical maps);\n\n any other documents or notes produced as a result of the survey;\n\n spatial files;\n\n owners details or certificate/s of title issued within 30 days before the site card is provided must be submitted with the site card (not required for property entirely located on Crown land).\n\n11. Statement\n\nI state that the information I have given on this site card is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nName of person who provided site card:\n\nSch. 9A inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024 reg. 19, amended by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 24.\n\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 9A","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of survey report","content":"Schedule 9A—Form of survey report\n\nSection 127(7)(a) of the **Heritage Act 2017**\n\nRegulation 27A\n\n1. Heritage Inventory numbers\n\nThe report must include Heritage Inventory numbers for archaeological sites discovered during an investigation or survey or any construction or excavation of land. Site cards must be submitted to Heritage Victoria prior to the completion of the survey report to allow site numbers to be included.\n\nHeritage Inventory numbers of archaeological sites\n\n*None identified/*Numbers:\n\n2. Details of person providing survey report\n\nIf acting on behalf of a body corporate, organisation or a natural person:\n\nName of body corporate, organisation or natural person:\n\nPosition title:\n\n3. Survey report content\n\nProject information\n\nGeneral information which outlines the following:\n\n• date of investigation or survey;\n\n• reason for investigation or survey;\n\n• location of investigation or survey;\n\n• key stakeholders.\n\nDesktop assessment\n\nPlease provide background project information about the investigation or survey area, including the following:\n\n• historical research, including plans and images;\n\n• environmental history;\n\n• reference to prior studies;\n\n• summary of places with current heritage listings within the study area.\n\nMaps\n\nPlease include maps and plans of the following:\n\n• location of the investigation or survey area;\n\n• location and extent of known or discovered archaeological sites in the investigation or survey area (locate all objects and features referred to in the site description);\n\n• existing heritage listings within or in direct proximity to the investigation or survey area.\n\nInvestigation or survey methodology\n\nPlease set out the methodology used for the investigation or survey, including the following:\n\n• investigation or survey rationale;\n\n• investigation or survey method;\n\n• limitations of the methodology.\n\nInvestigation or survey results\n\nPlease provide the findings of the investigation or survey, including the following:\n\n• a detailed and current description of the archaeological site;\n\n• details of archaeological sites identified during the investigation or survey;\n\n• copies of any relevant site cards;\n\n• allocated Heritage Inventory numbers;\n\n• photographs—with a photographic scale (include photographs of any major features referred to in the site description);\n\n• current or future threats to the physical fabric of the archaeological site/s (if known);\n\n• other relevant details and information including any other site information obtained during the investigation or survey (such as information obtained by research or by traversing the land by any means);\n\n• concise statement of significance for the archaeological site.\n\nLimitations\n\nPlease list any limitations relating to the investigation or survey.\n\nNote: These may include issues arising from the execution of the methodology, including constraints and/or limitations, access restrictions or poor visibility, etc.\n\nRecommendations:\n\n*Additional investigations; and\n\n*Project outcomes and options; and\n\n*Urgent site management or protection requirements.\n\nPlease name key sources used in the investigation or survey. This could include books, publications, websites, the names of experts or any other resources.\n\nAppendices\n\n4. Statement of person providing survey report\n\nI state that the information that I have given in this archaeological survey report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.\n\nName of person who provided survey report:\n\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 10","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of interim protection order","content":"Schedule 10—Form of interim protection order\n\nRegulation 28\n\nTitle:\n\nBusiness/organisation name:\n\nAddress:\n\nSUBURB STATE POSTCODE\n\nDear [*Name*]\n\n**VICTORIAN HERITAGE REGISTER INTERIM PROTECTION ORDER**\n\nYou are the [*owner/occupier/person* *apparently in charge*] of the [*place/object*] located at [*address*] which is categorised as a [*Heritage Act category*]  under section 25 of the **Heritage Act 2017**.\n\nIn the opinion of the [*Heritage Council/Executive Director*] it is [*necessary/desirable*] to make an interim protection order under section 143 of the **Heritage Act 2017** for the purposes of that Act.\n\nTAKE NOTICE THAT:\n\n1. The [*Heritage Council/Executive Director*] causes this interim protection order to be served on you.\n\n2. On service of this order on you and while this order remains in force the [*place/object*] at [*address*] is taken to be included in the Victorian Heritage Register in the category specified.\n\n3. If a place is taken to be a registered place, the **Heritage Act 2017** provides that—\n\n| **A person must not:** | **The maximum penalty:** |\n| remove, relocate or demolish; ordamage or despoil; ordevelop or alter; orexcavate—<br>all or any part of that place. | Under section 87(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years, or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 88(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years, or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate.<br>Under section 89(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n| remove, relocate or demolish; ordamage or despoil; oralter—<br>a registered object. | Under section 87(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 88(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate.<br>Under section 89(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n| disturb the position of an object that is a fixed registered object. | Under section 87(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate.<br>Under section 88(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 89(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n\n4. Under section 144 of the **Heritage Act 2017**, this order comes into force on service on you.\n\n5. This order—\n\n(a) continues in force for a period of 4 months or for any further period specified by the Minister; or\n\n(b) until—\n\n(i) the place or object is included in the Victorian Heritage Register; or\n\n(ii) the Heritage Council determines that the place or object does not warrant inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register; or\n\n(iii) the Heritage Council removes the order—\n\nwhichever occurs first.\n\n6. Under section 147 of the **Heritage Act 2017**, on service of this order on you, you must display a notice in the prescribed form of the existence of this order in a conspicuous position on the place to which this order relates while the order is in force.\n\nThe maximum penalty for a contravention of section 147 is 120 penalty units for a natural person, or 240 penalty units for a body corporate.\n\nDated:\n\nEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HERITAGE VICTORIA/EXECUTIVE OFFICER HERITAGE COUNCIL/CHAIR HERITAGE COUNCIL\n\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 11","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order","content":"Schedule 11—Form of notice of existence of an interim protection order\n\nRegulation 29\n\nAn interim protection order made by the Executive Director/Heritage Council has been served for the following place/object:\n\nNAME OF PLACE/OBJECT:\n\nADDRESS:\n\nSPECIFIED CATEGORY (under section 25 of the **Heritage Act 2017**):\n\nTAKE NOTICE THAT:\n\n1. While the Interim Protection Order remains in force the above place/object is taken to be included in the Victorian Heritage Register in the category specified.\n\n2. If a place is taken to be a registered place, the **Heritage Act 2017** provides that—\n\n| **A person must not:** | **The maximum penalty:** |\n| remove, relocate or demolish; ordamage or despoil; ordevelop or alter; orexcavate—<br>all or any part of that place. | Under section 87(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years, or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 88(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years, or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 89(1) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n| remove, relocate or demolish; ordamage or despoil; oralter—<br>a registered object. | Under section 87(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate.<br>Under section 88(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 89(2) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n| disturb the position of an object that is a fixed registered object. | Under section 87(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person knowingly or recklessly performing the act—<br>4800 penalty units, or imprisonment for 5 years or both for a natural person;9600 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n|  | Under section 88(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person negligently performing the act—<br>2400 penalty units, or imprisonment for 2 years or both for a natural person;4800 penalty units for a body corporate.<br>Under section 89(3) of the **Heritage Act 2017**,  for a person performing the act—<br>48 penalty units for a natural person;240 penalty units for a body corporate. |\n\n3. Under section 144 of the **Heritage Act 2017**, this order comes into force on service on you.\n\n4. This order—\n\n(a) continues in force for a period of 4 months or for any further period specified by the Minister; or\n\n(b) until—\n\n(i) the place or object is included in the Victorian Heritage Register; or\n\n(ii) the Heritage Council determines that the place or object does not warrant inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register; or\n\n(iii) the Heritage Council removes the order—\n\nwhichever occurs first.\n\n5. Under section 147 of the **Heritage Act 2017**, on service of this order on you, you must display a notice in the prescribed form of the existence of this order in a conspicuous position on the place to which this order relates while the order is in force.\n\nThe maximum penalty for a contravention of section 147 is 120 penalty units for a natural person, or 240 penalty units for a body corporate.\n\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 12","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Form of identity card for inspectors","content":"Schedule 12—Form of identity card for inspectors\n\nRegulation 30\n\n**Heritage Act 2017**\n\nHeritage Regulations 2017\n\nIdentity card for inspectors\n\nI certify that the bearer, [*name*], has been appointed an inspector under section 194 of the **Heritage Act 2017**.\n\nSigned: Executive Director/Delegate\n\nInspector number:\n\n[*include photograph of inspector*]\n\nSch. 13 inserted by S.R. No. 13/2025 reg. 25.\n\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 13","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Infringement offences and infringement penalties","content":"Schedule 13—Infringement offences and infringement penalties\n\nRegulation 31\n\n| *Column 1*<br>*Item* | *Column 2*<br>*Prescribed infringement offence* | *Column 3*<br>*Prescribed infringement penalty* |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. | Section 43 | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 2. | Section 59 | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 3. | Section 60(1) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 4. | Section 60(2) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 5. | Section 64(3) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 6. | Section 78(5) | 2 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>10 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 7. | Section 89(1) | 10 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 8. | Section 89(2) | 10 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 9. | Section 89(3) | 10 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 10. | Section 104 | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 11. | Section 125 | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 12. | Section 126A | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 13. | Section 127(4) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 14. | Section 127(5) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 15. | Section 127(6) | 6 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 16. | Section 128(3) | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 17. | Section 147(1) | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 18. | Section 147(2) | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n| 19. | Section 163 | 12 penalty units in the case of a natural person<br>20 penalty units in the case of a body corporate |\n\n═════════════\n\nEndnotes\n\n1 General information\n\nSee [www.legislation.vic.gov.au](http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au) for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.\n\nThe Heritage Regulations 2017, S.R. No. 108/2017 were made on 24 October 2017 by the Governor in Council under sections 255 and 256 of the **Heritage Act 2017**, No. 7/2017 and came into operation on 1 November 2017: regulation 3.\n\nThe Heritage Regulations 2017 will sunset 10 years after the day of making on 24 October 2027 (see section 5 of the **Subordinate Legislation Act 1994**).\n\nINTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)\n\nStyle changes\n\nSection 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.\n\nReferences to ILA s. 39B\n\nSidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided regulation, rule or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subregulations, subrules or subclauses the original regulation, rule or clause becomes subregulation, subrule or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression \"(1)\" at the beginning of the original regulation, rule or clause.\n\nInterpretation\n\nAs from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:\n\n• Headings\n\nAll headings included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after  \n1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule. Any heading inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.  \nThis includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; Orders; Parts into which an Order is divided; clauses; regulations; rules; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms.  \nSee section 36(1A)(2A)(2B).\n\n• Examples, diagrams or notes\n\nAll examples, diagrams or notes included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule. Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Statutory Rule. See section 36(3A).\n\n• Punctuation\n\nAll punctuation included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after  \n1 January 2001 forms part of that Statutory Rule. Any punctuation inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.  \nSee section 36(3B).\n\n• Provision numbers\n\nAll provision numbers included in a Statutory Rule form part of that Statutory Rule, whether inserted in the Statutory Rule before, on or after  \n1 January 2001. Provision numbers include regulation numbers, rule numbers, subregulation numbers, subrule numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs. See section 36(3C).\n\n• Location of \"legislative items\"\n\nA \"legislative item\" is a penalty, an example or a note. As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of a Statutory Rule is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision. For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision. See section 36B.\n\n• Other material\n\nAny explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of a Statutory Rule. See section 36(3)(3D)(3E).\n\n2 Table of Amendments\n\nThis publication incorporates amendments made to the Heritage Regulations 2017 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n\nHeritage Amendment Regulations 2018, S.R. No. 54/2018\n\n| *Date of Making:* | 15.5.18 |\n| *Date of Commencement:* | 1.6.18: reg. 3 |\n\nHeritage Amendment Regulations 2024, S.R. No. 3/2024\n\n| *Date of Making:* | 30.1.24 |\n| *Date of Commencement:* | 1.2.24: reg. 3 |\n\nHeritage Amendment Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 13/2025\n\n| *Date of Making:* | 25.3.25 |\n| *Date of Commencement:* | 1.4.25: reg. 3 |\n\n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n\n3 Explanatory details\n\n**Fee Units**\n\nThese Regulations provide for fees by reference to fee units within the meaning of the **Monetary Units Act 2004**.\n\nThe amount of the fee is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of that Act, by multiplying the number of fee units applicable by the value of a fee unit.\n\nThe value of a fee unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2024 is $16.33. The amount of the calculated fee may be rounded to the nearest 10 cents.\n\nThe value of a fee unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the **Monetary Units Act 2004**. The value of a fee unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.\n\n**Penalty Units**\n\nThese Regulations provide for penalties by reference to penalty units within the meaning of section 110 of the **Sentencing Act 1991**. The amount of the penalty is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of the **Monetary Units Act 2004**, by multiplying the number of penalty units applicable by the value of a penalty unit.\n\nThe value of a penalty unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2024 is $197.59. The amount of the calculated penalty may be rounded to the nearest dollar.\n\nThe value of a penalty unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the **Monetary Units Act 2004**. The value of a penalty unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.","sortOrder":58}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulations as printed incorporate multiple post-enactment changes that extend and refine scope beyond the original 2017 text. Notable additions include a specific exclusion-determination pathway for major developments with prescribed applicants (regs 6A–6F) inserted by S.R. No. 3/2024, new forms for minor amendments and exemptions (regs 19A, 21A, Schedules 7A and 7B), and revised fee-tiers and substituted schedules (S.R. No. 13/2025). Amendments altered waiver and exemption rules (reg 26) and added or substituted many schedules, changing who may apply, what fees apply, and the administrative discretion available to the Heritage Council and Executive Director."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive, tiered fee schedule for permit applications tied to estimated works cost (reg 13(1)(b)) and separate demolition fees (reg 14) — requires applicants to calculate fees by reference to fee units (Endnotes).","High-value and variable fees for exclusion determinations and reviews (regs 6D, 6E, 6F prescribe 480, 25 and 960 fee units respectively) creating steep one-off costs for major development applicants (regs 6A–6F).","Multiple review and amendment pathways with distinct fee treatments (permit amendment fees regs 15–16; review fees regs 20–21; consent review reg 24) increasing procedural branching and compliance planning.","Large number of prescribed forms and supporting-document requirements across Schedules 1–12 (nominations, permits, site cards, survey reports, consents, interim protection orders) producing document-preparation burden on applicants.","Interdependence with other statutes — CHMP and Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 requirements are repeatedly referenced in Schedules 6, 7, 7A, 8, 8A and 7B; fee and penalty calculation depend on Monetary Units Act 2004 and Sentencing Act 1991 (Endnotes).","Discretionary waiver power vested in the Heritage Council (reg 26) with specified categories (conservation, research, community groups, safety, repeat works) creating administrative discretion and potential for uneven application.","Infringement regime maps many substantive Act offences to fixed penalty units (reg 31 and Schedule 13) requiring cross-reference to offence provisions in the Heritage Act and to penalty-unit valuation (Endnotes).","Amendment history and inserted regulations (multiple S.R. insertions: S.R. No. 3/2024; S.R. No. 13/2025; S.R. No. 54/2018) produce layered changes and non-uniform drafting (new regs, substituted schedules), complicating interpretation of original versus amended text.","Complex interrelation of exemptions and concessions (reg 25 exemption for eligible beneficiaries; reg 26 waiver categories) imposes eligibility checks on applicants and administrative decisions on authorities.","Procedural timing and protective measures (interim protection orders—Schedule 10 and notice Schedule 11) create immediate statutory effects and obligations (display of notices, strict offences) that interact with registration and review timelines."],"plain_english_summary":"These Regulations set out the official forms, fee schedules, prescribed templates and penalty levels required under the Heritage Act 2017. They specify how to nominate places or objects, apply for permits, consents or exclusion determinations, and the documentation and fees to be lodged. \n\nMost costs fall on applicants and owners (including government asset managers and public authorities); decisions and limited fee-waiver power rest with the Executive Director and the Heritage Council (see reg 26). Several provisions link to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (CHMP requirements)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the limited metadata available, there is no indication that the scope of the regulations has shifted from their original intent. The instrument appears to remain a standard operational regulation supporting the Heritage Act. However, the absence of substantive regulatory text makes a definitive scope assessment impossible."},"complexity_factors":["Operates as subordinate legislation under a parent Heritage Act, requiring understanding of both instruments together","Intersects with planning law, local government law, and property law","Heritage assessments often involve specialist technical and historical criteria","Multiple stakeholders with different rights (owners, objectors, councils, Heritage Victoria) create procedural complexity","Insufficient substantive text was provided to assess full regulatory complexity — score is conservatively estimated","Version consolidation history suggests amendments over time, which can create interpretive challenges"],"plain_english_summary":"The Heritage Regulations 2017 are a Victorian statutory rule under the Heritage Act that sets out operational requirements for protecting heritage places — procedures, fees, timeframes, permit conditions and enforcement — affecting property owners, developers, Heritage Victoria, councils, architects, builders, heritage consultants and the public. It matters because these rules determine how and whether work on heritage‑listed (or nearby) properties can proceed. Note: the supplied file contained only metadata/version history; substantive provisions were not included."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":709},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulations have expanded significantly beyond their original 2017 scope. The 2024 amendments introduced an entirely new 'exclusion determination' framework (regulations 6A–6F, Schedule 1B) allowing government bodies to proactively seek rulings that places/objects should not be heritage-listed — a substantial shift from reactive nomination-based protection to proactive development facilitation. The 2025 amendments further expanded fee relief for community groups and refined the fee structure. The original regulations were primarily procedural (forms and fees); the current version incorporates substantive policy mechanisms for managing heritage-development conflicts."},"complexity_factors":["13-tier sliding scale for permit fees based on project cost (regulation 13)","Multiple amendment fee calculations requiring percentage-based arithmetic (regulations 15, 16, 18, 19, 23B)","Cross-referencing with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 for Cultural Heritage Management Plans","13 separate schedule forms with detailed field requirements","Fee unit system requiring annual indexation calculations","Conditional fee exemptions and waivers with multiple eligibility criteria (regulations 25–26)","Nested definitions: 'major development' triggers exclusion determination pathway (regulation 6A)","Dual fee structures for natural persons vs body corporates throughout"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set out the administrative machinery for Victoria's heritage protection system under the **Heritage Act 2017**. They prescribe:\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Forms and paperwork**: Detailed templates for every interaction with Heritage Victoria — from nominating a place or object for the Heritage Register, to applying for permits to carry out works, to requesting exemptions and amendments\n- **Fees**: A comprehensive fee structure based on \"fee units\" (indexed annually, currently $16.33 per unit). Fees scale with project cost — from 20 fee units for small works under $10,000, up to 2,431 fee units for major projects over $200 million. Demolition permits attract premium fees (885.8 fee units minimum)\n- **Fee relief**: Exemptions for concession card holders working on their principal residence; waivers for conservation work, public education, safety works, and community groups\n- **Exclusion determinations**: A process (introduced 2024) allowing government bodies to seek advance rulings that a place or object should *not* be heritage-listed, to facilitate major developments over $5 million\n- **Archaeological protections**: Separate consent processes and fees for work affecting archaeological sites or artefacts\n- **Infringement penalties**: Fixed penalties for minor offences (2–12 penalty units for individuals, 10–20 for corporations)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Property owners wanting to alter, demolish or sell heritage-listed places\n- Developers proposing major projects\n- Archaeologists and heritage professionals\n- Community groups and not-for-profits seeking to protect heritage\n- Government agencies managing public assets\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese regulations determine the practical cost and administrative burden of heritage protection in Victoria. The 2024–2025 amendments significantly expanded the system — adding new pathways for \"exclusion determinations\" (allowing developers to seek certainty before investing), streamlining minor amendments, and creating fee relief for community groups. The fee structure creates a graduated system where larger, more complex projects pay more, while genuine conservation and community efforts can access waivers."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017","history":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/heritage-regulations-2017/documents"}}