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significance of collections (Russell and Winkworth 2009)

1.2.2 Agency Mechanisms

This management plan contains the primary policies and guidelines for the management of activities at the site. Conservation works at the site for each expedition are subject to individual environmental impact assessments under the ATEP Act. When assessing the impacts of the activities, there is careful consideration of the listed heritage values for the site to ensure their long term conservation and protection.

AAD's Asset Management System

All built assets that are managed by the AAD are part of a centralised asset management system. The system provides details on maintenance and monitoring of assets and any work plans for a given season.

Other Guidelines, Plans and Programs

Mawson's Huts Historic Site has a number of other guidelines, plans and programs that assist in meeting the overall conservation objectives for the site. They include a monitoring and maintenance plan and an interpretation plan and are available through the AAD.

The site is visited by citizens of countries other than Australia. To assist with site conservation and protection, visitor guidelines have been developed by Australia and approved by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. The guidelines provide a brief description of the site, maps, landing restrictions and visitor code of conduct. Management plans for the ASPA and ASMA provide greater detail on visitor restrictions and permit conditions (Appendix I and II).

1.2.3 Decision Making Process for Management of the Site

The Minister for the Environment is responsible for provision of advice on and approval of activities at the site, under the ATEP and EPBC Acts. The decision to authorise an activity under the ATEP Act is currently delegated to the AAD Director, the manager of the AAD's Strategies Branch and the manager of the AAD's Territories, Environment and Treaties (TET) Section.

The Australian Heritage Council advises the Minister on identification, assessment, conservation and monitoring of heritage, and in particular provides comment to the Minister on plans of management for listed sites.

The AAD Director is responsible for heritage management policy and makes major decisions on the management of the site within the context of the direction provided by protected area and heritage management plans, the DSEWPaC heritage strategy, and with advice from the Heritage and Wildlife Division.

The AAD consults registered stakeholders and the Heritage and Wildlife Division when preparing works plans or reviewing draft works plans that have been submitted for its consideration. The AAD addresses their feedback when recommending which elements of the proposed works should be prioritised and authorised and which conditions should be applied to the authorisation, or when forwarding its comments to the Heritage and Wildlife Division (should a referral under the EPBC Act be required).

1.2.4 Collaborative