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Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area—Heritage Management Plan, April 2016
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With the exception of the Museum, stories presented through current interpretation tend to focus on the
Second (Penal) Settlement 1825-1855. It is desirable that interpretation cover a full spectrum of narratives
and stories, including other aspects of Norfolk history—Polynesian, Pitcairn (including the twentieth
century)—as well as more focused information; for example, physical conservation techniques, nature,
genealogy or World Heritage. The KAVHA site should be presented and understood in the context of other
heritage places on Norfolk Island, particularly the wreck of HMS Sirius, and the Australian Convict Sites
World Heritage Property, thereby communicating a wider story and engaging with this national convict
network.

The KAVHA site, both alone and in conjunction with the other properties which are also part of the
Australian Convict Sites, presents a wonderful educational resource which could be better utilised to
deliver curriculum outcomes—initially to the schools on Norfolk Island, but subsequently extended as an
educational resource for schools in Australia or New Zealand—thereby potentially encouraging future
school field trips and education programs. More contemporary delivery mechanisms, including social
media, also warrant further consideration.

Fostering research capacity and expertise should strengthen the understanding and appreciation of
conservation and management objectives, as well as deliver useful resources. Encouraging and
supporting research activity by external researchers or organisations is also vital. This knowledge can
provide much needed data and information required for well informed decisions and future interpretation
initiatives. The understanding and communication of values is critical to the successful continuation and
transmission of these values to future generations.

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Section 7: Strategic Principles

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Jean Rice Architect | CONTEXT | GML Heritage

7.6 Governance and Capacity

All properties inscribed on the World Heritage List must have adequate long-term legislative, regulatory,
institutional and/or traditional protection and management to ensure their safeguarding."

The key principles are:

. One organisation should be responsible for the care, control and management of
the KAVHA site.

The KAVHA site management should have a simple organisational structure, with
clarity in roles and appropriate delegations.

The organisational culture should foster collaboration, shared information,
accountability and transparency.

High performance, effective systems and processes are required.

The KAVHA Advisory Committee should include relevant expertise and representation.

The shared land ownership and statutory context of the KAVHA site suggest that governance should include
participation by the Australian Government and the people of Norfolk Island. However, ultimate responsibility
vests with the Australian Government. As the State Party to the World Heritage Convention and owner of most
of the KAVHA site and its assets, the Australian Government is the appropriate overarching legal entity and
should contribute significant resources