Inherently Exclusionary Regime: Heritage Law. The South Australian Experience

This article examines the exclusionary nature of the traditional European-based, Anglo-Australian built heritage regime and looks at moves towards inclusion by various international instruments. The operation of current South Australian law and a comparison against certain provisions of Western Australian legislation are uncovered, along with a brief example of flawed decision making under current South Australian heritage legislation. The ultimate conclusion is that the fabric-focused nature of the South Australian regime precludes any substantive steps being made towards true inclusion