GJM Heritage are experienced historic heritage professionals based in Melbourne who bring together expertise in architecture, urban planning, interpretation, architectural history and history.

Working across Australasia, our multi-disciplinary team specialises in the development of heritage policy and strategy, undertaking heritage assessments, and providing specialist heritage input into land use and development of heritage places.

We offer services in the fields of historic heritage research, policy, planning, interpretation, impact statements, documentation of conservation work, independent peer reviews of heritage assessments and permit applications, and expert witness work.

ICOMOS 21st GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023

31 AUGUST - 9 SEPTEMBER 2023

GJM Heritage Director, Jim Gard’ner and Heritage Consultant, Paul Webb attended the ICOMOS General Assembly in Sydney in the week commencing 4 September 2023 .

Jim presented a paper as part of the ‘Changing roles in heritage perspective’ session on Thursday 7 September 2023. Jim’s paper, titled ‘Balancing public good: major infrastructure projects and the Burra Charter’ explored the tension between heritage protection and the delivery or upgrade of public infrastructure that has become increasingly apparent in recent years. Considered in the context of major infrastructure projects, and drawing on examples from within Australia, Jim explored whether major projects can be delivered while staying true to the ICOMOS Ethical Principles and questioned if the Burra Charter requires social, environmental and economic concerns to be sacrificed in order to achieve an acceptable heritage outcome.

Jim and Paul also attended a number of walking and day tours - including a day trip to the Blue Mountains and a walking tour of LGBTQIA+ heritage in Oxford Street, Darlinghurst - as well as panel sessions, gala dinners and the Opening and Closing ceremonies.