❓ This parliamentary question concerns the Heritage Council's powers to inspect private property, particularly regarding the need for warrants and the treatment of different types of private property under the Heritage Act.
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(b) without a warrant?
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4 December 2003
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Minister representing the Minister for Heritage
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78 days
(b) other private property?
(2) Inspection of heritage properties is most commonly undertaken in cases where an assessment is being undertaken by the Heritage Council, with a view to possible registration. Naturally, the Council always seeks the owner’s consent to the inspection, and that is forthcoming in most cases. The Council would only seek a warrant in exceptional circumstances, and where there was an imminent threat to the conservation of a place. That has been very rare and has not occurred in recent years. (3) No, they are not treated differently in the Heritage Act.
(3) No, they are not treated differently in the Heritage Act.
(2) Inspection of heritage properties is most commonly undertaken in cases where an assessment is being undertaken by the Heritage Council, with a view to possible registration. Naturally, the Council always seeks the owner’s consent to the inspection, and that is forthcoming in most cases. The Council would only seek a warrant in exceptional circumstances, and where there was an imminent threat to the conservation of a place. That has been very rare and has not occurred in recent years. (3) No, they are not treated differently in the Heritage Act.
(3) No, they are not treated differently in the Heritage Act.
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