Tasmania’s iconic heritage assets will continue to be well looked after into the future, with the appointment of a new member and the reappointment of five members to the Tasmanian Heritage Council.
Ms Genevieve Lilley, Dr Jennifer Jones-Travers, Mr Simon Angilley, Mr Peter Scott and Mr Philip Mussared have all been reappointed as members of the Council.
Additionally, Mr Richard Warner AM has been appointed to the Council, replacing outgoing member Dr Mary Duniam.
Minister for Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie, thanked Dr Duniam for her service, congratulated all the reappointees and welcomed Mr Warner.
“Mr Warner brings a wealth of experience in conservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, including with heritage properties that have been in his family since the 1880s,” she said.
“His is an active community leader who will enthusiastically represent the community’s interests in heritage and help continue the Council’s excellent work in managing Tasmania’s historic assets.”
The Heritage Council, which comprises 15 members, is the statutory authority which identifies and assessing places of heritage significance for entry in the Tasmanian Heritage Register; reviews works to places on the Register to ensure heritage values are protected; and provide strategic guidance on the management of historic heritage in Tasmania.
The Heritage Council was also instrumental in launching the online version of the Tasmanian Heritage Register via the Land Information System Tasmania (LIST) in 2022.
“Online access to the Register increases appreciation for Tasmania’s iconic heritage places, which play a role in Tasmania’s enviable lifestyle and brand,” Minister Ogilvie said.
“Since its launch, visits to the site have steadily increased, with an average of 2733 hits per month this financial year. This underscores the keen interest in our historic heritage.”
“There are more than 5000 individual places entered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register – each with a story to tell, and collectively are a part of the rich complexity of Tasmania’s history.”
