World Heritage advisory committees
World Heritage advisory committees help us manage Western Australia's World Heritage properties.
World Heritage advisory committees:
- provide advice to the Commonwealth and State Environment Ministers on the protection, conservation and management of the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage area
- represent the view point of the local and broader community and circulate information on key matters relevant the World Heritage area
- develop and provide input into initiatives and opportunities for the promotion and presentation of the Outstanding Universal Value to the local, national and international communities
- contribute to enhancing the stewardship and community connection to the World Heritage area
- nominate World Heritage advisory committee members to represent the committee on the Australian World Heritage Advisory Committee and the Australian World Heritage Indigenous Network.
Committee members are appointed in their own right and not as representatives of particular organisations. They are appointed by the State Government Minister for the Environment following endorsement by State Cabinet. The Commonwealth Minister for the Environment validates the recommended appointee to the position of Chairperson.
Committee members have knowledge and/or background in areas such as tourism, local government, indigenous matters, park management and/or qualifications relevant to the protection and conservation of the World Heritage area.
The Committee and members are required to follow relevant State Government policies and codes of conduct that apply to such committees.
On 8 December 2014, Cabinet approved the establishment and appointment of the Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee.
Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee members as at March 2022.
| Members | Member category |
|---|---|
| Glen Chidlow | Chair |
| Peter Backshall | Tourism |
| Vincent Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Boonie Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Eldride Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Paul Butters | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Sarah Legge | Science |
| Jose Drill | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Cherylene Nocketta | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Vacant | Halls Creek Shire |
Contact us
Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee
The Chairperson
c/- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service, Kununurra Office
PO Box 942, Kununurra, Western Australia 6743
Phone: (08) 9168 4200
Email: kununurra@dbca.wa.gov.au
Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Advisory Committee
The Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Advisory Committee was established in 2013 by agreement between the Commonwealth and Western Australian governments.
Ningaloo World Heritage Advisory Committee members as at March 2024
| Member | Member affiliation |
| Dr Regina Flugge | Chair |
| Dr Russ Babcock | Science |
| Ms Jacqueline Hine | Community |
| Ms Rachel Cooyou | Indigenous |
| Prof William Humphreys | Science |
| Dr Chris Simpson | Community |
| Ms Vicki Long | Science |
| Ms Hazel Walgar | Indigenous |
| Dr George Kailis | Community |
| Mr James Florrison | Community |
| Mr Darren Brooks | Community |
Committee meeting communiqués
Committee meeting communiqués can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Contact us
Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Advisory Committee
The Chairperson
c/- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service, Exmouth Office
PO Box 201, Exmouth, Western Australia 6070
Phone: (08) 9947 8000
Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee
A combined advisory committee for the Shark Bay World Heritage Property was formed in 2012 following the amalgamation of the previous Shark Bay World Heritage Area Community Consultative Committee and Scientific Advisory Committee which were established in 1997 by agreement between the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments.
Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee members as at February 2024
| Members | Member affiliation |
| Juliane Bush | Chair |
| Anthony Bellottie | Indigenous |
| Dr David Newsome | Science/Technical |
| Laura Gray | Broader Community |
| Jane Blannerhassett | Broader Community |
| Janine Guenther | Local Community |
Committee meeting communiqués
Committee meeting communiqués can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Contact us
Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee
The Chairperson
c/- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service, Shark Bay Office
61-63 Knight Terrace, Denham, Western Australia 6537
Phone: (08) 9948 2210
Email: Angela.Johns@dbca.wa.gov.au
Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee
On 8 December 2014, Cabinet approved the establishment and appointment of the Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee.
Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee members as at March 2022.
| Members | Member affiliation |
| Glen Chidlow | Chair |
| Peter Backshall | Tourism |
| Vincent Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Boonie Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Eldride Edwards | Jaru (Indigenous) |
| Paul Butters | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Sarah Legge | Science |
| Jose Drill | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Cherylene Nocketta | Gidja (Indigenous) |
| Vacant | Halls Creek Shire |
Contact us
Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee
The Chairperson
c/- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service, Kununurra Office
PO Box 942, Kununurra, Western Australia 6743
Phone: (08) 9168 4200
Email: Alex.Bouma@dbca.wa.gov.au
Committee meeting communiqué
