Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:2021:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 16/55)
Character Range: 613251–616559

lower floor, North Wing.

      * 1927 fabric demonstrating the Inter-War Stripped Classical architectural style and associated features including:

            + symmetrical north and south façades

            + division of the north elevation into vertical bays

            + vestigial classical entablature which is found on both the original North and South Wings

            + simple wall surfaces of both original North and South Wings

            + spandrels between storeys on the north elevation which are subdued to emphasise verticality.

      * Greek pattern detailing, such as the exterior iron balustrades, interior plaster wall vents and leadlight bookcase panels.

      * 1927–1988 rooms with special architectural interest:

            + King's Hall

            + Library

            + Senate Chamber

            + House of Representatives Chamber

            + Dining Rooms

            + Senate Opposition Party Room (Senate Club)

            + Speaker's Suite

            + Clerk of the Senate's Office

            + Leader of the Government in the Senate's Office

            + Prime Minister's Suite

            + Cabinet Room

            + President of the Senate's Suite.

Conclusion
Policy 1 deals with the framework for the physical conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House. The aims of conservation must, however, be achieved through the integrated application of all the policies; in particular, Policy 2, which establishes the Action Proposal assessment process; Policy 3, which guides documentation, monitoring and research; and Policy 4, which guides interpretation of the values and communication with stakeholders and community.

  Background paper for Policy 2: Management approach

  Old Parliament House management must maintain a cross-organisational committee to ensure the protection of heritage values through robust participatory management, decision-making procedures and the assessment of Action Proposals; and manage tenders and contracts through appropriate application of the EPBC Act and other relevant legislation and codes.

  Rationale for the policy

  The complexity of Old Parliament House as a heritage place means that a flexible, responsive and expert structure for decision-making must be established. The policies, zones statements of intent, zone objectives and identified sensitivity to change of the mapped heritage values establish a robust framework within which
  decisions will be made. This framework is supported by the requirements in Policy 1 for appropriately expert and competent people to be charged with the responsibility for making decisions affecting the heritage values.

  For some time, Old Parliament House management has used the concept of an Actions Committee charged with collaboratively assessing the suitability of proposals. This policy formalises this structure and links it to EPBC Act decision-making and audit requirements.

  This policy also deals with the need to make accountable decisions about conservation activities.
  The complexity of the fabric, collections and associations of heritage value at Old Parliament House means that careful and informed decisions need to be made in the planning and carrying out of all conservation works and activities. A formal assessment