Leonard French's ceiling in the Great Hall will not change. Businessman Steve Vizard is made head of the NGV's council of trustees. On 31 August the gallery's management announced 105 job cuts. Mr Kennett unveils redevelopment plans, which provide for a 35 per cent increase in total usable space. Gallery security staff return to work after a 24-hour walkout over planned staff cuts.
More industrial action is threatened.
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