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place.  The Reserve Bank of Australia has a duty of care to its staff to ensure a level of security in areas where coinage and paper money is stored or transactions take place.  Entry to sections of the building is therefore restricted, and entrance to levels other than the ground floor is by appointment only.

Policy 71  The Reserve Bank of Australia may adapt the ground floor entrance and banking chamber to meet security requirements following an assessment of likely impacts, provided the changes do not visually detract from the architectural character of the original space or adversely affect the Commonwealth Heritage value of the place.

Policy 72  The vehicular entrance to the loading bay and basement areas of the Reserve Bank of Australia Head Office can be adapted to meet security requirements subject to an assessment of likely heritage impacts on the Commonwealth Heritage values demonstrated by the place.

8.2.13        Protocols for the Management of Sensitive Information
The Head Office of the Reserve Bank of Australia, as a banking institution, undertakes monetary transactions and therefore requires storage of cash holdings.  The building houses a number of secure areas, including strong rooms and offices that have restricted access.  The current configuration of some floors and office areas is not generally available for security reasons.

Policy 73  Where an action to either the secure executive area or strongroom area is required to be referred to the Minister for consideration under the EPBC Act, the Reserve Bank of Australia should request plans of the affected area are not disclosed to the general public.

8.2.14        Community Consultation
The Reserve Bank of Australia is prominently located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Martin Place with Macquarie Street Sydney.  Martin Place is identified as significant heritage streetscape by the Council of the City of Sydney, and the RBA building has been identified as a significant architectural element within the Sydney Central Business District.  Works that are likely to impact the appearance of the building generally, or its' presentation within Martin Place will involve community consultation.

Policy 74  The Reserve Bank will identify and liaise with stakeholders where proposed changes to the Head Office building will have a visual impact on views within Martin Place.

    Stakeholders are likely to include:
                    Australian Heritage Council, https://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/organisations/australian-heritage-council
                    NSW Department of Environment and Heritage (Heritage Council), https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/heritagesearch.aspx
                    The Council of the City of Sydney, https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
                    Interest groups such as the National Trust of Australia, https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/nsw/ : Australian Institute of  Architects, https://www.architecture.com.au/  and the National Archives of Australia,
                    Owners of heritage-listed buildings in the vicinity.

                  Where appropriate the Bank will identify and consult with the Indigenous people with rights and interests in a