Heritage Incentives and Innovative Policy Tools

Revolving Funds for Historic Heritage - An Information Paper

This paper compares how revolving funds operate for both historic and nature conservation, and considers the establishment issues associated with the funds. The report is the work of a Taskforce established by the EPHC in 2002 to examine incentives and other policy tools that might be appropriate to promote heritage conservation. The revolving funds concept is very successful and well accepted overseas, and is gaining currency in Australia as a tool for conservation of the natural environment. The Australian Government has contributed $4 million in recent years to assist various State Governments to establish revolving funds, such as BushBank in Western Australia. The report suggests that consideration be given to applying the same concept to the historic environment.

Making Heritage Happen: Incentives and Policy Tools for Conserving our Historic Heritage

EPHC has developed a report  (Making Heritage Happen) on incentives and other innovative policy tools for conserving Australia's historic heritage.

The report surveys historic heritage incentives currently offered in Australia and internationally, compares them with incentives for nature conservation and examines their effectiveness.

It brings together in a comprehensive and accessible way, information that Australian governments can consider to promote heritage conservation by positive means, rather than by regulation.

The report is available for download below. A shorter, condensed version is also available below.