Who manages Heard Island?
The Australian external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), and the HIMI Marine Reserve are managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. The AAD is responsible for delivering the Australian Government’s Antarctic goals (including subantarctic goals relevant to HIMI) and administers Australia’s Antarctic science program. More information about who’s responsible for what in the HIMI region can be found on the Management Responsibilities page in the Protection and Management section of this website and on the AAD website.
The Australian external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), and the HIMI Marine Reserve are managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Australian Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. The AAD is responsible for delivering the Australian Government’s Antarctic goals (including subantarctic goals relevant to HIMI) and administers Australia’s Antarctic science program. More information about who’s responsible for what in the HIMI region can be found on the Management Responsibilities page in the Protection and Management section of this website and on the AAD website.