Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869:reg:2021:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01869
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 25/55)
Character Range: 643588–652293

Hall (NHL A).  Chambers: Fair (Conservation Works 2006).   High – although some objects have been removed for conservation reasons (eg microphones) or because they have been taken to new Parliament House (eg Mace) (Pearson, Marshall, McCann, Mitchell and O'Keefe 2000).   Good               High – although some objects have been removed for conservation reasons (eg microphones) or because they have been taken to (new) Parliament House (2007).                                                 Senate Chamber: Good – conservation work happening.                                                                                                        Senate Chamber:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In addition, the protective glass enclosures are new intrusions into the Chambers, and minor works detract from the overall standard (eg above the north-east attendants' booth off King's Hall) (2013).   House of Representatives: Fair – there are lead paint issues and evidence of water ingress in the press gallery; the M11A skylight is in Poor condition.   High – as at 2013. House of Representatives:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     King's Hall: Good – minor pitting in floor, clerestory windows require cleaning.                                                                           High – as at 2013.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                King's Hall: High – although minor additions include removable acoustic panels, security cameras.
6.                                                        King's Hall and the Chambers: decorative skylights, elegant                 Chambers: Fair (Conservation Works 2006)    High                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Good               High                                                                                                                                                                                                       Good – minor pitting in floor, clerestory windows require cleaning.                                                                                        High – although minor additions include removable acoustic panels,

Table 1: Assessment of condition and integrity – Fabric
No.                                                       Embodiment of significance                                                                                                                                                                                      Condition (Source) – 2007                                                                                                               Integrity – 2007                                                                                                                                              Condition – 2013                                                          Integrity – 2013                                                                                                                                                     Condition – 2020                                                                                     Integrity – 2020
                                                          pendant lights, and parquet flooring, as well as in the height of the ceiling, accentuated by the raked galleries, and the timber wall panelling, and the extensive, restrained and subtle decoration (NHL A).  King's Hall: Fair (Pearson, Marshall, McCann, Mitchell and O'Keefe 2000) although the structural condition of pendant lights is Poor.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Timber floor has been recently treated with Bona coating.                                            projectors at attendants' booth and security cameras.
7.                                                        Chambers: their fabric, furnishing and objects (NHL A, D).                                                                                                                                                      Chambers: Fair (Conservation Works 2006).                                                                                               High – although some objects have been removed for conservation reasons (eg microphones) or because they have been taken to new Parliament House (eg Mace).   Good – although some of the leather finishes are deteriorated.            High – although some objects have been removed for conservation reasons (eg microphones) or because they have been taken to new Parliament House (eg Mace) (2007).   Senate Chamber: Good – conservation work happening.                                                  Senate Chamber: High – as at 2013. Conservation works ongoing to remove lead paint.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In addition, the protective glass enclosures are new intrusions into the Chambers (2013).                                                                            House of Representatives: Fair – water damage to south- east corner, carpet drugget added.           House of Representatives: High – as at 2013.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Both Chambers – a program to replace seat cushions is ongoing; brass fittings have