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(a)     There is no feasible and prudent alternative to taking the action; and
         (b)     All measures that can reasonably be taken to mitigate the impact of the action on those values are taken.

The recommended conservation policies are set out in italics. They are generally preceded by information on which the policies are based and are followed where appropriate with specific examples of options which might arise from the policies.  The policies are ordered in the following sequence:

         8.1.1 Basis of Conservation Approach
         8.1.2 Future Use of the Building
         8.1.3 Co-ordination of the Planning
         8.1.4 Continuing Conservation Advice
         8.1.5 Statutory Consent
         8.1.6 General Maintenance and Repair Principles
         8.2.1 Removal of Significant Heritage Fabric
         8.2.2 Adaptation and Alterations
         8.2.3 Exterior Fabric
         8.2.4 Interior Fabric
         8.2.5 Services
         8.2.6 Integrated Art Works
         8.2.7 Views and Vistas
         8.2.8 Moveable Heritage
         8.2.9 Protection of Commonwealth Heritage values
         8.2.10 Review of Heritage Management Plan
         8.2.11 Interpretation and Promotion of Commonwealth Heritage values
         8.2.12 Access and Security Arrangements
         8.2.13 Protocols for the Management of Sensitive Information
         8.2.14 Community Consultation
         8.2.15 Records of Intervention and Maintenance

8.1.1            Basis of Conservation Approach
Inclusion on the Commonwealth Heritage List does not preclude adaptation of the Head Office building and its spaces to accommodate its re-use and continued viability, provided any works promotes the retention of Commonwealth Heritage values and are consistent with Commonwealth Heritage management principles and best heritage management practise.

Policy 1  The future conservation and development of the place should be carried out in accordance with the Commonwealth Heritage management principles set out in the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, as amended, and the principles of the Australia ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance 2013 (Burra Charter).

Policy 2  This Heritage Management Plan should be accepted as a management tool to assist the RBA to conserve, monitor and protect the identified Commonwealth Heritage values of the RBA Head Office building in a manner not inconsistent with Commonwealth Heritage management principles.

Policy 3  The information, policies, recommendations and options identified in this Plan should be accepted by the Reserve Bank as the primary guide to future conservation of the place.

Policy 4  The Reserve Bank of Australia will register this Heritage Management Plan as a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003, as soon as practicable to meet obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

8.1.2            Future Use of the Building
The Head Office building was purpose-built to accommodate the contemporary functions and activities of the newly formed Reserve Bank of Australia and to house specific staff representing the different aspects of the Bank's operations.  The building was substantially enlarged by 1980 and extensively refurbished in 1995