Heritage council told to consider climate change in decisions

Heritage Minister Rebecca Vassarotti, who has issued a list of priorities to the interim heritage council. Picture by Karleen Minney

The ACT heritage council has been tasked with considering the impacts of climate change and the environment for the first time when they decide how buildings are to be preserved.

Heritage Minister Rebecca Vassarotti has issued a statement of expectations to the interim council, which sets out 10 priorities for the territory's heritage system.