7.0Key Conclusions of the HMP

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7.0 Key Conclusions of the HMP

The key objective of this HMP is to ensure the conservation, management and interpretation of the heritage values of the AWM in the context of its ongoing use, development and evolution as Australia’s National Shrine, an integral part of the symbolic landscape of the national capital, and one of Australia’s most significant cultural sites.

Guidance for Heritage Management

The policies provide the future direction for management of the National, Commonwealth and additional identified heritage values of the AWM. They outline approaches to the conservation, maintenance, and monitoring of the heritage values.

The EPBC Act requires that a self-assessment process be established to make decisions about the potential for significant adverse impact on the heritage values. Appendix A, the decision- making framework, and Appendix B, the assessment form, will assist the Memorial in making decisions about impacts on heritage values and in documenting this process.

Guidance for Future Development

The HMP provides a framework to conserve, protect and manage the heritage values of the AWM. Through this framework, it provides heritage guidance for decision-making on forward planning, design development and future developments at the AWM.

The HMP, best heritage practice and compliance with the obligation of the EPBC Act must be followed when planning and implementing any new work or major projects including the implementation of the Site Development Plan and expansions associated with new gallery space.

Understanding of the National and Commonwealth Heritage values of the place, and its primary purpose as a National Shrine, needs to underpin decision making regarding the potential for future development.

The HMP establishes the need for any development on the site to be assessed in terms of its potential to impact upon, or positively contribute to, the heritage values of the AWM, the Parliament House Vista and Griffin Land Axis.

The HMP policies are intended to provide guidance for design development of any new works at the AWM as well as the need for consultation with key stakeholders and specific approvals under the EPBC Act and National Capital Plan.

Guidance for Stakeholder Consultation

The Memorial should consult widely when proposing changes with the potential to impact on the heritage values of the place, given it has National Heritage value and cultural significance.

The Memorial should utilise a variety of communication and marketing channels to communicate and engage with stakeholder groups.