Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:6:p72
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 72/86)
Character Range: 244570–248477

permitted behind ropes when escorted by a Learning presenter.

   c.  Numbers in a group

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Maximum number of seated people allowed per space:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Large groups (greater than 30 people) in interpreted heritage rooms (without pre-approval from Heritage staff), excluding the Chambers and King's Hall.
     * House of Representatives Chamber: 128 downstairs, 46 in visitors' gallery

     * Senate Chamber: 106 downstairs.
Groups of 30–45 people are permitted in interpreted heritage rooms on guided tours when the tour is conducted by an Old Parliament House staff member or trained volunteer and a risk- management process has been discussed with and pre-approved by Heritage staff. Risk management may include considering the tour route, the size of interpreted spaces, how and when heritage messages are delivered and asking tour participants to wear gloves.   Uncontrolled, free movement of visiting groups (greater than 20 people), through public areas is not permitted without prior arrangement and approval, and can proceed only after a heritage induction from an Old Parliament House staff member.
Note: This maximum number does not apply to the Chambers and King's Hall.

  Note: The numbers for seating in the Chambers are for one person per single cushion, two per double cushion etc. The aspect for the cushions most commonly requiring repair work is the area to the piping at the edges, and having people sit in the centre of the cushion will alleviate this. For conservation reasons, seating is only permitted on those benches that have a protective leather cover. The number for the House of Representatives visitors' gallery does not include the front row in which a view of the chamber is obscured. While there are 46 seats in the Senate Chamber visitors' gallery, this space is considered to be generally too fragile for use.

       12.4.6.  Hospitality (food and drink)

  Opportunities: To enhance the comfort of visitors and hospitality role of the agency and therefore allow for better interpretation of the heritage values.

  Risks: Deterioration of the condition of the heritage fabric from food scraps, spills and insect infestation.

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                              NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
The temporary movement of heritage furniture within a space by trained staff for an approved catering event.   Any type of ad hoc food or drink in public spaces, except Commercial areas.
Provision of food and drink in areas designated as dining spaces as an organised approved event.               Cooking in areas not designated as kitchens or the courtyards.

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Provision of water 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