Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:2021:p20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 20/55)
Character Range: 623867–627053

to protect all pre-1988 working or partly working services, including:

      * the division bells and master clock system

      * the remnants of the original air conditioning system related to the Chambers and Parliamentary Library, including grilles and ductwork

      * the hot water radiator heating system

      * communications equipment relating to the operation of the Chambers and Prime Minister's suite

      * the fire protection systems

      * the lifts.

  The policy is also designed to protect all pre-1988 redundant or partly redundant services, including:

      * the Lamson tube system

      * the division bells and master clock system

      * the former main kitchen equipment and services

      * the remnants of the original air conditioning system related to the Chambers and Parliamentary Library, including grilles and ductwork

      * the hot water radiator heating system

      * the Parliamentary broadcasting consoles and equipment

      * other communications equipment relating to the operation of the Chambers and Prime Minister's suite

      * the fire protection systems.

Conclusion
Policy 6 establishes the requirements for access and security and ensures their consistency with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.

  Background paper for Policy 7: Acquisitions, disposals and leasing

  Old Parliament House management must ensure that all forms of disposal, acquisition and leasing are consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of the place, the overarching legislative and administrative requirements of government, and the Old Parliament House Collections Management Policy.

  Rationale for the policy

  This policy ensures that the arrangements made for acquisition, de-accession, disposal and leasing are entirely consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House and with the aims and objectives of the Heritage Management Plan as a whole. Old Parliament House has a history of leasing out sections of the building to tenants and this policy addresses the need for improved management, maintenance and monitoring of these leased areas. In particular, this policy includes cross-references to the Old Parliament House Collections Management Policy, which is a comprehensive plan for the management of all moveable items at Old Parliament House in a manner which recognises that they are an integral aspect of the place's heritage values.

Conclusion
Policy 7 establishes the requirements for acquisition, de-accession, disposal and leasing and ensures their consistency with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.

  Background paper for Policy 8: Environmental management

  Old Parliament House management must endeavour to maintain best practice in sustainable environmental management, with a strong emphasis on disaster-preparedness planning, consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of the place.

  Rationale for the policy

  In line with overarching Commonwealth objectives for best practice in sustainable environmental management, this policy ensures that this area of management will not be neglected