Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:2021:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2021 (pt 19/55)
Character Range: 621223–624146

also been promoted. The need to conserve the pre-1988 fabric of Old Parliament House is therefore centrally linked to the way in which fabric tells the story of past uses and associations, thereby demonstrating the heritage values.

  The CMP 2000, as updated, provided useful guidelines for the detailed assessment of proposed new uses, and these are deployed in the policy framework. Further, the Zone Statements of Intent, objectives and identified sensitivity to change of the mapped heritage values are key tools to be used in the assessment of proposed new uses. Generally, new uses with the potential to impact on the heritage values will be preferred in areas identified as having a low sensitivity for change.

  Old Parliament House will also revise its Use Plan annually and will consult with stakeholders on these revisions. Proposed new uses are also captured by the Action Proposal assessment process. Proposed new uses, therefore, are 'actions', and their potential to have an impact on the identified heritage values must be formally assessed. Uses that are assessed as having the potential to cause an adverse impact on the heritage values must be reconsidered by Old Parliament House and alternative, compatible uses sought for all areas of the place.

Conclusion
Policy 5 deals with existing and proposed uses for Old Parliament House and with the assessment of the consistency of proposed uses with the identified heritage values. Uses, therefore, are 'actions', which must be assessed in accordance with Policy 2, which establishes the Action Proposal assessment process.

  Background paper for Policy 6: Access, security, plant and services

  Old Parliament House management must facilitate reasonable public access to the place and the movable heritage with full regard to the requirements to provide for public safety and security.

  Rationale for the policy

  As a public, Commonwealth institution Old Parliament House has the responsibility to provide for appropriate public access and also to provide a safe and secure environment. This policy's main aim is to ensure that these requirements are met in a way which is consistent with heritage conservation and with the aims and objectives of the Heritage Management Plan.

  This policy also incorporates a framework for making decisions about the management of services and plant at Old Parliament House, some of which embodies identified heritage values. The CMP 2000 developed some useful guidelines and commentaries regarding the management of services and plant of heritage value, and these have been incorporate into this policy.

  This policy is designed to protect all pre-1988 working or partly working services, including:

      * the division bells and master clock system

      * the remnants of the original air conditioning system related to the Chambers and Parliamentary Library, including grilles and ductwork

      * the