OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

I. Policy Rationales/Commentaries
Part D – Appendices
350 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
Background paper for Policy 7 Acquisitions, Disposals and Leasing
Old Parliament House management must ensure that all forms of disposal, acquisition and leasing are
consistent with: the conservation of the heritage values of the place; with the overarching legislative and
administrative requirements of government; and with the Old Parliament House Collections Management Policy.
Rationale for the policy
This policy ensures that the arrangements made for acquisition, de-accession and leasing are entirely consistent
with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House and the aims and objectives of the Heritage
Management Plan as a whole. Old Parliament House has a history of leasing out sections of the building to
tenants and this policy addresses the need for improved management, maintenance and monitoring of these
leased areas. In particular, this policy cross references to the Old Parliament House Collections Management
Policy which is a comprehensive plan for the management of all moveable items at Old Parliament House in
a manner which recognises that they are an integral aspect of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.
Conclusion
Policy 7 establishes the requirements for acquisition, disposal and leasing and ensures their
consistency with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.
Background paper for Policy 8 Environmental Management
Old Parliament House management must endeavour to maintain best practice in
sustainable environmental management, with a strong emphasis on disaster preparedness
planning, consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of the place.
Rationale for the policy
In line with overarching Commonwealth objectives for best practice in sustainable environmental
management, this policy ensures that this area of management will not be neglected and will
be consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.
Conclusion
Policy 8 deals with sustainable environmental management and the need for it to be
consistent with the conservation of the heritage values of Old Parliament House.