The statement includes:
- comment on its use
- how it differs from a conservation management plan
- the typical contents of a heritage asset action plan (HAAP)
- the objective for the HAAP
- heritage significance to be used in the HAAP
- characteristics of a best-practice HAAP
- conservation policies to be used as part of the HAAP.
The statement is informed by the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter and its Practice Notes.