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and the Chambers. The façade of the building is significant as a widely recognised symbol of Commonwealth Parliament and government from 1927 to 1988. The façade is also important as the backdrop for media interviews, protests and other events associated with the Parliament and government. These events include the establishment of an Aboriginal Embassy in nearby Parkes Place in January 1972 and the address by Prime Minister Whitlam on the front steps of the building after his sacking by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, in November 1975.
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                      The whole building and its location on the Land Axis and, in particular, the front façade, the entrance portico, King's Hall and the Chambers.
H Significant people  Old Parliament House has been a strong symbol of the Commonwealth Government in Australia, and of Canberra itself, for many generations of Australians. While its original function has shifted to the current Parliament House, the earlier building remains an important and familiar feature because of the memories of its former role, its new roles in the public realm, and its major contribution to the most familiar views in Canberra, from and to the building along the Land Axis. Elements of the building that particularly reflect this value are the front façade, the entrance portico, King's Hall and the Chambers. The façade of the building is significant as a widely recognised symbol of Commonwealth Parliament and government from 1927 to 1988. The façade is also important as the backdrop for media interviews, protests and other events associated with the Parliament and government. These events include the establishment of an Aboriginal Embassy in nearby Parkes Place in January 1972 and the address by Prime Minister Whitlam on the front steps of the building after his sacking by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, in November 1975.
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                      The whole building and its location on the Land Axis and, in particular, the front façade, the entrance portico, King's Hall and the Chambers.

Appendix D: History of the Place

  Introduction

  The history presented below focuses primarily on the building, fabric and setting. Old Parliament House has a rich and varied social history from its construction through the 61 years of its being home to the machinations, events and controversies of the Australian Parliament; this history is alluded to here, but not covered in any depth. This history was originally researched and written by Brendan O'Keefe to inform the Conservation Management Plan 2000. The social history of the site is researched, recorded and presented through the interpretation and exhibition programs.

  A Provisional Parliament House

  The Federation of the Australian colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901 created a need for building accommodation to house the functions of