In WA most historical heritage reports get lodged with the Heritage Council
but only heritage professionals can access them and even then assess is
limited to a time that suits the council not the consultant. And you have to
book your time and physically search the library to find out what they have
tucked away in there.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Vines" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, 16 January 2002 10:31
Subject: Re: Australian historical archaeology


> Just to clarify the situation in other states (and countries)
>
> In Victoria copies archaeological reports have to be lodged with the
> relevant Government Departments - Aboriginal Affairs or Heritage Victoria.
> These therefore maintain the authoritive lists of survey reports. If a
> report is confidential to a client, the existence of it at least can be
> confirmed. Are there similar systems in place in other states?
>