The Environment, Resources and Development Committee is holding a public hearing in Moonta:
- Monday, 24 August 2026: 1:00pm - 4:30pm at Moonta Town Hall, Moonta.
The hearing will form part of the inquiry into matters relating to the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA). This includes investigating the NTSA's governance and organisational structure, as well as the operation, effectiveness and relevance of the National Trust of South Australia Act 1955.
The Committee will also examine the NTSA's management and preservation of heritage assets, the role of volunteers and community stakeholders, and the impact of organisational and governance issues on regional communities.
The full terms of reference can be found at the bottom of this page.
If you would like more information about the public hearing, please contact the Parliamentary Officer via:
Phone: (08) 8237 9387
Email: ERDC.Assembly@parliament.sa.gov.au
Environment, Resources & Development Committee,
GPO Box 572,
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Inquiry into the National Trust of South Australia - Terms of Reference
The Committee will inquire into and report on:
(a) the governance and organisational structure of the National Trust of South Australia;
(b) the operation, effectiveness and contemporary relevance of the National Trust of South Australia Act 1955;
(c) whether the legislative and governance framework established under the Act remains fit for purpose in supporting heritage preservation and community participation in South Australia;
(d) the management and preservation of heritage assets under the care or control of the National Trust;
(e) the role of volunteers and community stakeholders in the operation and decision making processes of the National Trust;
(f) the impact of organisational and governance issues on regional communities, local history and tourism; and
(g) any other related matters.