OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

6. Zones
Part B – Management
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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6. Zones
Background
As an initial snap shot of the heritage values of the place, and how spaces can and cannot be used or changed, the
zones are the first point of call in the process of undertaking an action. The zones are a quick reference to provide
a critical understanding of a space or object necessary to begin the action assessment process. The zones are
supported by permitted action schedules that apply to particular zones as the sensitivity of the mapped values allows.
The zones have been developed based on the mapped heritage values of the place and their sensitivity to change.
Effectively the zones provide a summary of the layering of these heritage values and emphasise areas where multiple
values exist. The zones also encapsulate the overarching framework of linked management requirements and policies.
The zones seek to convey these heritage values and managerial requirements by providing statements of intent
supported by objectives. These statements of intent and objectives capture the intent of the policies and core principles
to assist in planning and decision making.
Old Parliament House is divided into six zones:
Landmark Zone - the setting, all external façades, front, rear and side entrances
Chambers Zone - the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers, King’s Hall, stairs leading to King’s Hall, Public
and Press Galleries
Politics and Party Zone - All offices, suites and lobbies surrounding the Parliamentary Zone on the Main Floor, the
Parliamentary Library, all offices and committee rooms on the lower floor surrounding the House of Representatives
and Senate basement and Stranger’s Gallery areas
House of Representatives and Senate Wing Zone - the House of Representatives and Senate Wings
Ancillary Functions Zone - the Members’ Dining Room and Kitchen, Billiard Room, Members’ Bar, Former Members’
Private Dining Room, Non-Members’ Bar, plant rooms, storage rooms, courtyards
Movable Heritage Zone - All objects and furniture designed and built for, or acquired during the period of time Parliament
resided in the place
Many management objectives are common across all of the zones. Additionally, some policies are relevant to all zones.
House of Representatives Chamber (in Chambers Zone)
Source: Old Parliament House Collection