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for the:
     * Parliament House Vista (Marshall and others 2010b), which includes Anzac Parade;  and
     * for the Australian War Memorial (GML Heritage 2022), being adjacent to the Parade and the other part of the single National Heritage place which includes the Parade.

The guidance provided in these plans has been taken into account in the development of conservation policies and strategies in Section 9.3 below, with the aim of achieving consistency and compatibility.

In addition, the NCA has developed guidelines for commemorative works in the National Capital (NCA 2002).  These guidelines provide a range of objectives, values and general criteria for commemorative subjects, as well as defining the type of memorials that can be sited in Anzac Parade,

    'Memorials that commemorate Australian Defence Force service in all wars or warlike operations.'  (NCA 2002, p. 13)

Uses and users of Anzac Parade

The study area is used by a range of users for a range of uses, and these are described in the preceding section regarding stakeholders.  There are individuals, groups and communities who use either part of the Parade, such as an individual memorial, or those who use the whole space for commemorative activities.  Apart from the major events such as Anzac Day ceremonies, about five other smaller commemorative activities take place each year which require NCA involvement.  Some small activities may not involve the NCA.

There are others who are tourists, as well as recreational users, who visit or use the Parade and its memorials.

Many of these uses have formed strong associations that are now recognised as part of the significance of the study area, as discussed in Chapter 4.

Interpretation

Overall, Anzac Parade, as well as its component memorials, are major public attractions in Canberra.  They are also the focus of several simple interpretive activities provided by the National Capital Authority.  These include:
     * information on the NCA's website;
     * guided walking tours, promoted on the NCA's and Visit Canberra website;
     * inclusion of material in a secondary education kit;  and
     * a self-guided walking tour brochure available from various outlets as well as the NCA's website;

  Figure 113.  Part of the Anzac Parade Walking Tour Brochure
  Source: NCA

Key management issues

The NCA is aware of a range of management issues relating to Anzac Parade.  These include:
     * managing the range of issues related to current and possible future memorials, including the limited current number of memorial niches, and possible changes and upgrades to existing memorials;
     * tree management including occasional replacement plantings, and ensuring screening of the memorials from developments adjacent to the Parade (see below);
     * addressing the poor condition of the Hebe species in the planter beds along Anzac Parade (see below);