Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:6:p71
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 71/86)
Character Range: 240731–245145

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    1. General

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                              NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Guided tour groups through public areas of Old Parliament House led by staff or trained volunteers and approved contractors.                                                   Access to and sitting on the Chambers central table chairs, Speaker's chair, Consort's chair and Vice- Regal chair.
Introduction of freestanding air conditioners, heaters, humidifiers, air filters, etc to maintain appropriate climatic conditions for the conservation of heritage material.   Uncontrolled, free access for visitors in Chambers' galleries, excluding the House of Representatives Press Gallery.
Installing ropes and bollards at a sufficient distance from heritage items in order that the items do not get damaged if the bollard gets knocked.                             Leaning or sitting on tables, arms of seating or bollards.
Repositioning movable heritage items out of reach of visitors within the same space.                                                                                           Placement of objects on heritage furniture, unless objects are light, acid-free and previously approved by Heritage staff.
Access to the Chambers with a trained staff member or volunteer present is preferred.

  Note: more detail can be found in the Chamber Use Guidelines

   b.  School groups

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                             NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Visiting school groups are to:
     * be facilitated by a Learning presenter

     * enter through designated entries, primarily the orientation space

     * exit via 'touch' space

     * keep to the left in lobbies

     * walk on sacrificial carpet runners where in situ

     * wear white cotton gloves.
Groups of up to 20 students in Years 11 and 12 may self-guide after a heritage introduction from Schools Learning staff member if accompanied by a teacher.   Other self-guided student groups. Student groups should be accompanied by a Learning staff member for a pre-arranged program. If a group arrives on the weekend, a tour by a Visitor Services Officer can be provided.
School groups in the Chambers are to:                                                                                                                         Use of the front door by school groups unless part of a program in which the use of the front doors is specifically required.
     * generally enter via lobby doors

     * sit one student per cushion in the House of Representatives backbenches and the Senate desks

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                               NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
     * sit two students per cushion on the House of Representatives front bench

     * be encouraged not to fiddle with acrylic covers, telephones and chamber bins.

     * use modern seating for programs if approved by Heritage staff and stored out of sight when not in use.
Students and teachers permitted behind ropes when escorted by a Learning presenter.

   c.  Numbers in a group

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Maximum number of seated people allowed per space:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Large groups (greater than 30 people) in interpreted heritage rooms (without pre-approval from Heritage staff), excluding the Chambers and