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	STEP 4 - Contents > Examples of heritage values > Who assesses heritage significance? > Assessing the significance of a place > What is a statement of significance? > Examples of statements of significance   > Have a go - Step 4
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	Using criteria for assessing significance Once you have collected information on the significant values of a place, ordering your information can be done by using criteria, particularly if a number of places are involved. Heritage criteria provide a common method of describing the different types of values of heritage places and can be used for natural and cultural heritage. They also help to show how significant places are in comparison to other places. The set of heritage criteria which has been used by both Commonwealth and state agencies to assess the significance of natural and cultural heritage places can be used as a guide for your assessment, by describing which of these fits you place and why: Criterion A - Rarity A place which is important in the pattern of Australia's natural and cultural history Criterion B - Cultural phases and the evolution of ecosystems A place which shows rare or endangered aspects of Australia's natural or cultural history Criterion C - Research, teaching and understanding A place which reveals information about Australia's natural or cultural history Criterion D - Representativeness A place which is a model example of Australia's natural and cultural environments Criterion E - Aesthetics A place which shows a particular aesthetic character valued by the community or a cultural group Criterion F - Technical, creative design or innovation A place which shows a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular time Criterion G - Social, cultural or spiritual associations A place with strong associations with a particular cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons Criterion H - Associations with significant individuals A place which has special associations with the life or work of a person, or group of people who have been important in Australia's history .....