Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012

The objects of this Act are—

to recognise, protect and enhance the special character of the district while at the same time providing for the economic, social and physical well being of the community; and

to ensure that activities that are unacceptable in view of their adverse effects on the special character of the district are prevented from proceeding; and

to ensure that future development does not detract from the special character of the district; and

otherwise to ensure the preservation of the special character of the district.

A person or body involved in the administration of an Act must, in exercising powers and functions in relation to the district, have regard to and seek to further the objects of this Act.