Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00437:body:0:p85
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national cultural life. The Australian War Memorial and Anzac Parade memorials and, to a lesser extent, the other memorials have and continue to play a very important role in fostering aspects of national identity, in particular the Australian War Memorial through its role as a National Shrine for all Australians. (Criterion A.4, Australian Historic Themes, 8.8 Remembering the Fallen)

    Social Importance
    The area has strong and special associations with the broad Australian community because of its social values as a symbol of Australia and Federal Government. The values have developed over many years since Canberra's creation and the relocation of the Parliament in 1927 gave them a special focus. The special association is reflected in the use of the area as the location for national memorials, the number of tourists who have and continue to visit the area, the media portrayal of Canberra and federal politics and the continuing use of the area as the venue for occasional ceremonies and political protests by sections of the community. Memorial features include sculptures, plaques, commemorative trees, water features and gardens. The collection of sculptures, associated art and design which comprise the Anzac Parade Memorials, give expression to key aspects of the history of Australia's armed forces and Australia's war involvement, and possess high social value. (Criterion G.1, Australian Historic Themes 8.8 Remembering the fallen, 8.9 Commemorating significant events and people)
    The special association for the community is also the use of the area by people demonstrating against government decisions. The central national area, particularly Parkes Place in front of Old Parliament House, has been used for countless demonstrations. (Criterion G.1)
    The landscape spaces are important for social activities of visitors and Canberra residents and these include Canberra festivals, water events, national events and parades such as Anzac Day Parade and the Dawn Service, and other commemorative services. (Criterion G.1) 8

    4.6   Summary of National and Commonwealth Heritage Values

 The AWM is a place of National and Commonwealth Heritage value. The listed National Heritage values state that the Memorial holds National Heritage value against criteria (a) Processes, (b) Rarity, (c) Research Potential, (e) Aesthetic Characteristics, (g) Social Values and (h) Significant People, with

   additional values related to criteria (d) Characteristic Values and (f) Creative or Technical Achievement identified as part of the revised assessment.

   The listed Commonwealth Heritage values state that the Memorial holds Commonwealth Heritage values against criteria (a) Processes, (b) Rarity, (d) Characteristic Values, (e) Aesthetic Characteristics,
   (f) Creative or Technical Achievement, (g) Social Values and (h) Significant People, with additional values related to criterion (c) Research potential identified as part of the revised assessment.

   Further, the identified heritage values of the Parliament House Vista serve to emphasise the significance of