Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343:reg:16:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01343
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 9/51)
Character Range: 219780–222818

historic significance associated with the listed site. Being physically separate to the listed place, these associated sites cannot be considered part of the historic values listed under the EPBC Act for the Mawson's Huts site. The station now known as the 'Coastal Wireless Station' is permanently registered on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.

The management of heritage objects found outside the site in Antarctica is addressed in Policy 8 (below). Objects found on Macquarie Island that potentially may be related to the site will be managed by the Tasmanian Government.

Objects, images and papers relating to the AAE and to Sir Douglas Mawson are found throughout Australia. Further information on the location of these artefacts can be found at Appendix V.

PART 3 – MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION

3.1. Management Policies

In meeting its international and Australian obligations to conserve the heritage values of Mawson's Huts Historic Site, the AAD aims to manage the site in accordance with the highest conservation standards.

3.1.1 Key Conservation Principles

Policy (1) Site management will uphold key conservation principles

The key principles, developed by meetings of experts during the preparation of the previous management plans, remain relevant and appropriate. These key principles are edited versions of those prepared by Godden Mackay Logan Pty Ltd in Mawson's Huts Historic Site Conservation Management Plan 2001.

(A) Conservation is the primary objective

In order to achieve long-term conservation and retention of cultural significance, conservation has primacy over other management objectives.

(B) Significance is embodied in the fabric of the place and its setting

The Mawson's Huts Historic Site combines original historic fabric, a distinctive visual presence, and a remote and evocative landscape. These three elements – fabric, design and setting – will be conserved in situ to preserve the site's significance and listed values.

(C) Significance is embodied in associations and meanings

The Mawson's Huts Historic Site has strong associations with other related AAE sites, objects and collections, and with AAE personnel. There are also less tangible, but broadly held, meanings associated with the iconic value of the place that will be respected when making decisions.

(D) It is desirable to reveal significant fabric and spaces

It is desirable to reveal significant fabric and spaces by removing snow and ice from the internal rooms of the Main Hut to restore its original configuration. This will only occur, however, on the basis of an assessment determined by ongoing environmental monitoring that ice removal (i) will not have a detrimental impact on the long-term conservation or structural stability of significant fabric, either through changed environmental conditions or physical intervention to prevent snow and melt water ingress, and (ii) is sustainable given the maintenance plan feasibly provided over time.

(E) Conservation