Heritage Places Act 1993

The objects of the Act are:

to recognise the importance of South Australia's heritage places and related objects in understanding the course of the State's history, including its natural history; and

to provide for the identification and documentation of places and related objects of State heritage significance; and

to provide for and promote the conservation of places and related objects of State heritage significance; and

to promote an understanding and appreciation of the State's heritage;

and

to encourage the sustainable use and adaptation of heritage places in a manner consistent with high standards of conservation practice, the retention of their heritage significance, and relevant development policies.