How does the National Trust classify places?
The National Trust classification process begins with the initial nomination of a significant place or object. The nomination may come from any person, and if you wish to nominate something to the National Trust Register, please go to The Trust Register to download the form and guidelines. The assessment of the nominated place/object will then be undertaken by the relevant expert committee (see who are the expert committees?). The assessment criterion adheres to the internationally recognized conservation principles of the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter. If the expert committee recommends that the nomination be adopted it will then be put forward to the Conservation Advisory Committee for further assessment. Once a classification has been ratified by the Trust Board of Directors then it will be added to the National Trust Register and all relevant parties (owner/nominator/local council) will be notified of its inclusion.
