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exhibition space. These were opened by then Prime Minister John Howard.

   This period also included the final stage of development of the Western Courtyard and Sculpture Garden. The Aircraft Hall was completed shortly after. ANZAC Hall, adjoining the rear of the main Memorial building, was completed in 2001. This provided a major new exhibition space where large objects are now presented in an 'object theatre' manner. This building was awarded the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Best Public Building by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) in 2005.

   The subsequent stage of redevelopment, Gallery Development Two, centered around the development of the Conflicts 1945 to Today Galleries on the lower level of the main Memorial building and the new Discovery Zone, a hands-on education centre that opened in 2007. To facilitate this development, staff and some of the collection were required to relocate to a new building, constructed on the eastern side of the main Memorial building. Named after CEW Bean, the building was opened in April 2006. It is connected to the main Memorial building by a tunnel. The new offices were opened in February 2008. The Conflicts 1945 to Today galleries display collections from conflicts that Australia has been involved in since World War II, including various peacekeeping missions. They were opened by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. These galleries display major collection items, such as an Iroquois helicopter from the Vietnam War, and have also reinvigorated the Memorial's use of dioramas by developing one based on the Battle of Kapyong during the Korean War. Nearby a 'virtual' electronic diorama was produced on the Battle of Maryang San. Australia's involvement in conflicts since 1945, including Korea (1950– 1953), Vietnam (1962–1975), the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) and the Indonesian Confrontation (1962–1966) are interpreted. Also included in these galleries is a link to a display in the bridge of the HMAS Brisbane, which has been installed outside the main Memorial building. This ship saw action in the Vietnam War and the First Gulf War.

   In 2004 the Parade Ground, on the southern face of the AWM, was redeveloped to improve access and comfort for spectators and dignitaries at ceremonial events. The design used the same materials as in the main Memorial building, in keeping with the national significance of this site. All of the existing terraces were demolished, leaving only the Stone of Remembrance. Sandstone terraces and a forecourt were created around the stone. The design has successfully enhanced the relationship between the AWM and Anzac Parade and is a fittingly grand, yet simple, design for this significant ceremonial area.

Figure 2.12 The Sinai and Palestine Gallery in 1944. (Source: Australian War Memorial, ID number 086848)   Figure 2.13 One of the