Heritage About Australia's heritage About world heritage World heritage sites are places that are important to and belong to everyone, irrespective of where they are located. They have universal value that transcends the value they hold for a particular nation. These qualities are expressed in the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (the World Heritage Convention). The World Heritage Convention aims to promote cooperation among nations to protect heritage from around the world that is of such outstanding universal value that its conservation is important for current and future generations. Cape York world heritage nomination Cape York Peninsula has long been recognised as one of Australia's most important places -- a vast area of spectacular landscapes, varied ecosystems supporting important biodiversity, and a rich Indigenous culture. The Australian Government is currently working to develop a world heritage nomination for areas of Cape York Peninsula. The boundaries of a future world heritage nomination will depend upon Traditional Owner consent and on where cultural and natural values are identified and considered to be of outstanding universal value. Brochure Australia's 2007-2011 World Heritage Committee Term Since 1974, when Australia became the seventh State Party to accede to the Convention, we have taken a leadership role in promoting the World Heritage Convention's objectives and set high standards in meeting our commitments. Australia served its fourth term on the Committee from November 2007 to November 2011. Report World heritage sites that are nominated for World Heritage listing are inscribed on