National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
Parliament of New South Wales
CitationNo. 80 of 1974
Territorial extentNew South Wales
Passed27 November 1974
Assented to byGovernor of New South Wales
Assented to27 November 1974
Commenced1 January 1975
Administered byDepartment of Planning and Environment / NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Status: Current legislation

The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 is the legislation passed by the New South Wales Parliament with the explicit intent of conserving the natural and cultural heritage of the state of New South Wales; fostering public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of its natural and cultural heritage; and managing any lands reserved for the purposes of conserving and fostering public appreciation and enjoyment of its natural and cultural heritage.