How we make decisions
Discover how we make fair and transparent decisions to protect Victoria's cultural heritage. Learn about hearings and reviews.
- Regulatory guidance
We make decisions about places and objects of state-level cultural heritage significance. Our decisions help protect Victoria’s unique heritage.
We take this responsibility seriously. We understand that our decisions affect the owners and managers of heritage places and objects. We also know they matter to the broader community.
Our work is guided by the Heritage Act 2017.
Examples of the diverse places and objects on the Register
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Hearings and reviews
Our decisions are based on a thorough review of all available information and evidence. Sometimes we hold public hearings to enable people to present their views to the Heritage Council.
Learn about the different types of reviews and hearings we conduct, who they are for and what to expect. For more detailed information, refer to specific protocol for each type of hearing or review.
Our fees
You may need to pay a fee if you ask for a review or hearing. The fee amount is set by the Heritage Regulations 2017. Find out about fees for our hearings and reviews in the Fee Schedule.
Make a submission
We take submissions about recommendations, reviews or hearings that are advertised on our website. You will need to make your submission to the council in writing, through the HCV Hub, by the specified deadline.
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