The New South Wales minister for heritage is currently The Hon. Penny Sharpe MLC since March 2023. The actual title of minister for heritage was revived in 2021 having previously only been used for two separate periods, 1986-1988 and 2011-2019.
The NSW Heritage Act was introduced in 1977, along with the creation of the Heritage Council which informs its administration. The purpose of the act is to encourage the conservation of the State’s heritage, identify and protect items of significance, and to assist owners with the conservation of items of significance. The act is currently up for review, as it seen by the current administration as burdened by "costly regulatory obstacles".
Minister for Heritage The following individuals have been appointed minister responsible for administering the NSW Heritage Act 1977, including ministers whose title does not have the word "heritage". MinisterParty affiliationMinisterial titleTerm startTerm endTime in office Notes Paul Landa Labor Minister for Planning and Environment 21 December 1977 29 February 1980 Eric Bedford 29 February 1980 10 February 1984 Terry Sheahan 10 February 1984 12 December 1984 Bob Carr 12 December 1984 4 July 1986 Minister for Heritage 4 July 1986 21 March 1988 David Hay Liberal Minister for Planning 21 March 1988 3 May 1991 Robert Webster National 6 June 1991 4 April 1995 Craig Knowles Labor Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning 4 April 1995 8 April 1999 Andrew Refshauge 8 April 1999 2 April 2003 Diane Beamer Minister Assisting the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning (Planning Administration) 2 April 2003 3 August 2005 Frank Sartor Minister for Planning 3 August 2005 5 September 2008 Kristina Keneally 8 September 2008 4 December 2009 Tony Kelly 8 December 2009 28 March 2011 Robyn Parker Liberal Minister for Heritage 3 April 2011 23 April 2014 Rob Stokes 23 April 2014 2 April 2015 Mark Speakman 2 April 2015 30 January 2017 Gabrielle Upton 30 January 2017 23 March 2019 Don Harwin Special Minister of State 23 March 2019 21 December 2021 James Griffin Minister for Environment and Heritage 21 December 2021 28 March 2023 Penny Sharpe LaborMinister for Heritage 28 March 2023 incumbent
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