Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:6:p32
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 32/86)
Character Range: 113087–116244

of national significance are identified as 'Designated Areas', which include both 'National Land' (managed by the Commonwealth) and 'Territory Land' (managed by the ACT Government).

  The plan describes the broad pattern of land use to be adopted in the development of Canberra and other relevant matters of broad policy. The plan also sets out detailed conditions for the planning, design and development of National Land.

  Works within a Designated Area require written approval from the National Capital Authority and must meet these detailed conditions. Such works include:

      * new buildings or structures

      * relocation of or installation of new sculptures

      * landscaping

      * excavation

      * tree-felling

      * demolition.

  Old Parliament House and Curtilage is part of the Parliamentary Zone, a Designated Area as defined in the National Capital Plan. Therefore all external 'works' require written approval from the National Capital Authority.

4.2.4.  Parliament Act 1974

  Works proposed in the Parliamentary Zone require approval of both Houses of federal Parliament. The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories may inquire into development proposals within the Parliamentary Zone and make recommendations for their approval. Specified works require approval from Parliament. In general, these provisions apply to external works, and matters of minor impact, including maintenance and repair which may be reported to the Joint Standing Committee.

      4.2.5.  Other codes and guidelines

  The management of Old Parliament House is guided by a number of national and internationally recognised conservation guidelines, standards and codes of practice. Foundational to all conservation and heritage management decision-making is the The Burra Charter: Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance, 2013 (see Appendix E).
  Other government legislation relating to finance, native title, administration, security, work health safety, safety in design, disability access and building regulations influence and direct activities of management.

     5.    The Current Use of the Place

     5.1.  Background

  Since 2009 Old Parliament House has been home to the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD). Old Parliament House is also known as the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

  5.2.  Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House management structure
  In 2016 the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Establishing Old Parliament House) Rule 2016 established Old Parliament House as a corporate Commonwealth entity, legally separate from the Commonwealth. This Rule prescribes the functions and powers of Old Parliament House, and its management structure, including the functions and powers of the Old Parliament House Board and the role of the Director. The functions of the Board are to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by Old Parliament House, and to ensure the proper and efficient performance of its functions. The Board is the accountable authority.

  Old Parliament House is a