Heritage Act 2017

In performing its functions or duties or exercising its powers under this Act, the Heritage Council or a committee may do any of the following—

consult with any person or body;

perform any investigation it considers appropriate;

prepare, commission the preparation of or adopt any guidelines, statements of policy, reports, studies and conservation plans it considers appropriate;

have regard to any information it considers relevant.

The Heritage Council may engage persons with suitable qualifications and experience as consultants.

An engagement under subsection (2) may be on any terms and conditions that the Heritage Council considers appropriate.