Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:6:p73
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 73/86)
Character Range: 248265–252000

with no additives to a single speaker in public areas for the purposes of an event providing the vessel is placed on a tray   Provision of a jug of water, acidic, sugary or alcoholic drinks to a speaker in public areas for the purpose of an event.
Use of appropriate movable heritage items, such as tables, serving units, chairs, for catering as approved by Manager Heritage.                  Resting serving plates etc on heritage fabric.
Use of the Members' Bar piano during catered events by a pianist after approval by Heritage staff.

       12.4.7.  Events and public programs

  Opportunities: Interpretation of heritage values through interactive events.

  Risks: Inadvertent discolouration or staining to carpets, textiles and leather fabric from wet or finely ground materials; physical damage to plasterwork and timber from knocking.

    1. Planning and set-up

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                          NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Event set-up in an area roped off with a minimum of 1 m clearance around the work area.                                                                    Introducing organic display material without fumigation or being sprayed by pyrethrum.
Leaving heritage items in the event area if they are well protected.                                                                                       Placing function equipment on heritage fabric.
Planning events in spaces that require the least disruption to the placement of heritage items.                                                            Using tape, especially gaffer tape, on heritage fabric.
Non-invasive theatrical interpretation throughout all public areas of the building for a group up to five actors.                                          Events that are in direct conflict with the heritage values of the space.
Introduction of non-fixed temporary floor coverings over heritage floors for event purposes (Old Parliament House Floor Management Strategy, Policy 40).   Set-up that is not supervised and monitored by a trained staff member.

  Note: More detail can be found in the Chamber Use Guidelines.

   b.  Art workshops

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                 NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Conducting art workshops in designated Learning areas and in the Ancillary Functions Zone and courtyards upon approval from the Manager Heritage.
Use of pencils (preferably 2B) and paper in the Chambers and Politics and Party Zones.                                                                            Use of ink, glue, glitter, permanent pen, chalk and paint in the Chambers and Politics and Party Zones.
Handling items from the Learning Heritage Collection or replica items that have been prepared for Learning programs or display and are clearly marked as props.

       12.4.8.  Contractors (caterers, building, filming, events etc)

  Opportunities: Interpretation and conservation of heritage values through the inclusion of services of supervised contractors.

  Risks: Deterioration of the condition of heritage fabric from poorly trained and unsupervised contractors.

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                      NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
A site visit prior to undertaking a contract at Old Parliament House is recommended.   Allowing a contractor who has not undertaken appropriate heritage awareness training to work in Old Parliament House.
Monitoring of contractor activity by a trained member of staff.                        Contractors