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professional can recommend which proposals may have sufficient impact to warrant special study, further public scrutiny or statutory consent.

Policy 9  Relevant and experienced conservation advice should be provided to assist in future changes to the place as part of the planning mechanisms of the Reserve Bank organisation.  RBA personnel responsible for planning and decisions that may affect the significance of the place are to be trained in ongoing heritage management and be familiar with RBA  obligations under the EPBC Act and consistent with the RBA Heritage Strategy 2019-2021.

Where technical advice is required and work is to be carried out to spaces or fabric identified as having exceptional or high heritage significance, it is important to choose consultants and contractors with proven relevant expertise and experience of working on heritage buildings, rather than selecting service provision based on cost alone.  Specialist advice may be sought in relation to, but not limited to, architectural and design, structural engineering, services (HVAC), hydraulics, fire safety, documentation, maintenance, building contractors, in addition to curatorial advice on fixed artwork and community consultation.

Policy 10  Consultant advice and contractual work involving changes to Commonwealth significant aspects of the place should be limited to firms or persons with proven expertise in the relevant fields.  If consultants chosen to carry out services lack the specialist expertise consideration should be given to employing additional persons to provide conservation advice.

8.1.5            Statutory Consent
The Reserve Bank of Australia is a Commonwealth Government Agency and as such is not required to seek approvals from either Local or State authorities.  An approval for all major works to the building is however required to undergo a process of review through the Parliamentary Works Committee that allows those authorities and any other interested parties to voice any concerns. Nevertheless, a policy of general consultation is pursued by the Bank to allow local authorities to be informed of major works proposed for the place that may have a substantial impact on any primary heritage values of the place.

Policy 11  The likely impacts of works to the place may be self-assessed.  Where works are likely to impact heritage values of the place or there is uncertainty, works are to be referred to the relevant Minister for advice, and approval where appropriate consistent with the requirements of the EPBC Act.

8.1.6            General Maintenance and Repair Principles
The Workplace Department of the Reserve Bank of Australia currently maintains the building consistent with Commonwealth Heritage management principles, and implements a cyclical maintenance program.  The building shall continue to be repaired and maintained provided the works do not adversely impact the identified Commonwealth Heritage values of the place.  Processes for these activities should be formalised within the existing