Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:1996:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1996 (pt 6/7)
Character Range: 364436–367694

of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC). It is charged with achieving Australia's policy, operational and scientific goals relating to Antarctica and has legislative
 responsibility for the conservation and management of Mawson's Huts.

Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) comprises all the islands and territories, other than Adélie Land (136° 11'E to 142° 04'E), situated south of 60° S and lying between 160° E and 45° E, as defined by the Australian Antarctic Territory Acceptance Act 1933.

Australian Heritage Council (AHC) is the heritage advisory body to the federal minister responsible for heritage matters. In 2003 the Council replaced the Australian Heritage Commission.

Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) referred to the field operations of the Australian Antarctic Division. Established in 1947, Sir Douglas Mawson was a member of the planning committee, which advised the government on Antarctic policy. Three expeditions were organised in 1947, two of which successfully established ANARE research stations on Heard and Macquarie Islands.

British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) 1929-1931 was financially supported by the Australian, British and New Zealand governments, and private funds. The expedition was organised and led by Sir Douglas Mawson and its aims were political, economic and scientific. Its primary aim was to claim the land covered by the AAE, together with any additional lands possible. The expedition was conducted almost totally aboard ship, with five land proclamations made, including one at Cape Denison.

Burra Charter refers to The Australia ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance 1979, in its amended version adopted in 1999. (It is also available as The Illustrated Burra Charter (Good Practice for Heritage Places) 2004). The Charter sets a standard of practice for those who provide advice, make decisions about, or undertake works to places of cultural significance, and is widely accepted as a national statement of best practice by heritage agencies and governments.

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) is a Commonwealth government department which develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. The department administers environment and heritage laws, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Formerly known as: (i) the Department of the Environment and Water Resources, (ii) the Department of the Environment and Heritage, and (iii) Environment Australia.

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act is Commonwealth legislation which protects the environment, particularly matters of National Environmental Significance. It streamlines national environmental assessment and approvals process, protects Australian biodiversity and integrates management of important natural and cultural places.

Geographical Information System (GIS) is a computer based program that provides an efficient way to manage, analyse and