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Record last updated 15 January 2015 | 1 John Gorton Building, Parkes ACT formerly known as the Administration Building John Gorton Building, Parkes ACT. Source: Department of Finance, 2012 Finance ID Number DFD-61008 Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL) Place ID Number John Gorton Building: 105472 A part of the Parliament House Vista: 105466 Current Status (including CHL Place ID Number) The John Gorton Building is included on the Commonwealth Heritage List and Register of the National Estate . The John Gorton Building is also included as part of the Parliament House Vista as contributory elements (CHL Place ID: 105466 and RNE Place ID: 19128 ). The Central National Area has been nominated to the National Heritage List and is under consideration by the Australian Heritage Council (NHL ID: 106100 ). Ownership The John Gorton Building is managed by Department of Finance on behalf of the Commonwealth. Location The John Gorton Building is located in the north-eastern corner of Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone. The John Gorton Building and Communications Centre are a total block development located on Block 1 Section 35, Parkes, ACT. The site is bounded by King Edward Terrace to the north, Parkes Place to the west, King George Terrace to the south and Dorothy Tangney Place to the east. The property is located in the suburb of Parkes, three kilometres south of the Canberra City Centre.

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John Gorton Building, Parkes ACT formerly known as the Administration Building

John Gorton Building, Parkes ACT.

Source: Department of Finance, 2012

Finance ID Number

DFD-61008

Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL) Place ID Number

John Gorton Building: 105472

A part of the Parliament House Vista: 105466

Current Status (including CHL Place ID Number)

The John Gorton Building is included on the Commonwealth Heritage List and Register of the National Estate. The John Gorton Building is also included as part of the Parliament House Vista as contributory elements (CHL Place ID: 105466 and RNE Place ID: 19128).

The Central National Area has been nominated to the National Heritage List and is under consideration by the Australian Heritage Council (NHL ID: 106100).

Ownership The John Gorton Building is managed by Department of Finance on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Location The John Gorton Building is located in the north-eastern corner of Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone. The John Gorton Building and Communications Centre are a total block development located on Block 1 Section 35, Parkes, ACT. The site is bounded by King Edward Terrace to the north, Parkes Place to the west, King George Terrace to the south and Dorothy Tangney Place to the east. The property is located in the suburb of Parkes, three kilometres south of the Canberra City Centre.

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Above: Location of the John Gorton Building. Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014 via Google maps

Description The John Gorton Building lies within the Parliamentary Zone, Canberra’s ceremonial precinct featuring some of Australia’s most culturally significant buildings. These buildings include Parliament House, Old Parliament House, Defence Headquarters, Treasury Building, National Library and the High Court of Australia. The John Gorton Building is considered to be an example of the inter-war Stripped Classical Style and was designed to match the aesthetics of existing buildings in the Parliamentary Zone.

Exterior

The exterior of the building features cladding of a pale pink granite facade on the ground level, with sandstone cladding to the upper floors. The Stripped Classical Style has resulted in minimal ornamentation of the building. As part of this style, the John Gorton Building features symmetrical portico and restrained spandrels between the storeys of the building.

The John Gorton Building comprises of a ground floor, six upper floors (including a plant room on level six), a basement, a sub-basement, and a Communications Centre. Access to the building is provided on all four facades of the building. The entrance on the west facade differs to the other entranceways as it is raised and features ornate period style doors handles. A heavy set of aluminium-faced portico is supported by pink granite clad pillars that provides access to the north of the building via a publically accessible cafe. Access to the south facade provides access way to the Department of the Environment reception.

Major facade conservation works to the sandstone commenced in 2013 and the interior has been refurbished several times although original finishes have been retained in all public areas. The roof was replaced during 1996-8 and comprises of ribbed clip lock metal sheeting. There is also copper cladding over each of the wings, lead flashing to parapets and steel framed skylights above the light wells.

The John Gorton Building features prominent guttering, water heads and downpipes of copper. In 2011, sections of the downpipes were affected by theft. A majority of downpipes were replaced with German oxidised copper welded to the existing copper downpipes, mounted to the granite. Two replacements involved Colorbond rather than copper in the most prominent locations to deter theft in the future.

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John Gorton Building exterior Sources: Department of the Environment, unknown; Environment Resources Management, 2014;

and Australian Heritage Photographic Library Barcode number: rt60288

Interior

The interior of the John Gorton Building is divided between three tenancies, the Department of Finance, Department of the Environment and Cafe Milieu. The structural columns on each floor have been retained and incorporated into the current layout. The building comprises if a wide central corridor, light wells, lifts and stairwells. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are located on each floor. In 1996 (and reopened in 1999) John Gorton Building was closed to undertake demolitions and major refurbishments. As a part of the refurbishment works, eight of the 11 light wells were restored; three remaining light wells were converted into meeting rooms. Good quality and finely polished marble floors and terrazzo wall panels were retained, and stainless steel handrails and balustrades were installed in prominent areas to meet current code requirements. The entrance foyer accessed via the southern entranceway was extensively refurbished and contains highly polished timber flooring, mixed polished marble and stone clad concrete pillars, with a reinstated light well.

The basement level contains bike storage, lockers, meeting rooms and a prayer room. The bathrooms and kitchenettes are similar in design, layout and materials across all levels and in all tenancies in the building. Work areas are open plan and extend away from the central corridor. Suspended ceiling panels have been installed to conceal modern air conditioning, lighting, telecommunication and electrical wiring. To maximise natural light, all offices and meeting rooms have at least one glazed wall.

L to R: Interior of the John Gorton Building from the entrance of the Department of Finance side; entrance from the Department of the Environment side; and the second floor demonstrating high quality fit out materials.

Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014.

Landscape Setting

The John Gorton Building plays a significant role, along with the Treasury Building, in balancing the land axis as design by Walter Burley Griffin. The John Gorton Building also contributes to the heritage values of the Parliament House Vista.

The building takes up the majority of the block of land, and is complemented by well maintained grounds surround John Gorton Building, including substantial lawns, mature plane trees, a large car park with mature trees and raised planter beds within pink granite planter boxes on either side of the entranceway.

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A paved central-northern courtyard features a central sculpture fountain constructed in granite that is consistent with surrounding building materials. To the east of the fountain are two eucalypt plantings, which do not appear to be a part of the original fountain design and are not a component of the earlier, exotic plantings in the immediate landscape.

Mature plane trees to the north of John Gorton and a fountain looking north to King Edward Terrace.

Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014.

Heritage Objects and Collections

The cultural heritage significance of the John Gorton Building is enhanced by its moveable heritage items, which either directly relates to the purpose of the buildings and/or through significant artworks. The John Gorton building features several artworks and displays. These artworks include the bust of John Gorton and Aboriginal artworks including Larrakitj Poles, Glass panel titled Tjapatji Bates, and a painting titled Four Arches by Limmen Bight Country.

Part of the artwork collection includes winning entries in the National Indigenous Heritage Art Award and a collection of paintings of small marsupials and birds. The reception desk in the foyer features paintings by artists from Melville Island (Commonwealth of Australia, 1999).

Photographs and original artworks are used throughout the building, particularly in public spaces and the meeting rooms. Large photographs in the foyer include close-ups of bark, rocks and stonewalls. Photographs and artwork for the key meeting rooms follow the themes established by the meeting room names: Waratah, Banksia, Burra, Reef, Aurora, and Uluru.

Interpretation of the history of the John Gorton Building is provided in the central foyer and eastern corridor on the ground floor. The display comprises historic photographs, plans and text explaining the design, construction and refurbishment of the John Gorton Building. The display also includes photographs of the Ministers that have been responsible for the various agencies that have occupied the building.

The Department of the Environment maintain the collection of artwork along with the historic images and items relating to the history of John Gorton Building and the Communications Centre.

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L to R: Larrakitj Poles from Arnhem Land; and the bust of John Gorton. Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014

History and Summary of Uses

Pre-European settlement - Ngunawal people travelling through the region, utilising resources on the annual gatherings for moth hunting and initiation ceremonies.

1830s - Pastoral settlement of the region, large areas of land granted to and purchased by Robert Campbell. Introduction of sheep farming.

1910s - Walter Burley Griffin wins design competition for the new Federal Capital. Construction of Canberra begins.

1924 - Competition for the design of government buildings including the Administrative Building announced. The competition was restricted to architects residing in Australia, 94 entries were received. Sydney architect George Sydney Jones won the competition. Estimated cost for the preferred design is £631,819.

1927 - Jones died suddenly in January before the working drawings were completed. Sydney architects Robertson and Marks continued the project. In October, the Federal Capital Commission let the contract for laying the foundations over an eight month period for a total value of £50,783.

1928-1929 - Construction of the foundations was completed in April. Shortly afterwards, the Government decided not to proceed with the construction of the building in the short term.

It was discovered that 631 tons of cement were omitted from the concrete and a committee of inquiry was formed. The committee subsequently determined that the foundations were sufficiently strong enough to support the building.

1934 - A new report finds that the foundations were not strong enough to support the building.

1935-37 - An improvement to economic conditions saw the project restarted. After a year of work the project was again postponed.

1943 - The project was revived as part of the post war program for the development of Canberra. The John Curtin Government established the External Communications Branch within the Department of External Affairs to handle all Government cablegrams for transmission to addresses outside Australia either in plain language, code or cipher, as well as all inwards cablegrams for the Australian Government.

1946 - A new scheme for a larger building based on Jones’ original design was prepared. The new design featured five floors, 450,000 square foot of floor space, reinforced concrete construction, with external walls faced with granite at the base and freestone above. Total cost estimated at £1,425,128.

1947 - The Government decided to proceed with the construction of the building in stages, using as much Australian material as possible. The plan was to complete the building in four years and accommodate 3000 public servants, and 1000 bicycles and 30 cars in the basement.

1948 - The original foundations were gelignited. Construction proceeded slowly due to changes to the plans, post war labour shortages, competing government priorities and

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strict controls. 1953 - In early 1953 it was estimated that construction was still three years from

completion. Plans for a corresponding building across the main axis from the Administrative Building were abandoned. The Administrative Building was described at this time in government circles as ‘a monument to Cost Plus’.

1955 - A Senate Select Committee reported that the building was still two years from completion.

1956 - Occupation of the building commenced on 6 February by the Australian News and the Information Bureau. At this time, the building was substantially completed, with some minor work occurring until 1960.

1963-68 - The volume of international messages handled by the External Affairs Branch of the Federal Government increased at 28% each year.

1969 - Administrative Building occupied by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The urgent requirement for a computerised system for all Government communications outside of Australia was required.

1970-72 - The feasibility of incorporating the computer system into the Administrative Building was considered by the Government. It was concluded, that the security requirements, space requirements and custom installation specifications necessitated a purpose-built underground facility. The MacMahon Government approved the construction of the Communications Centre adjacent to the Administrative Building.

1973-74 - Increased cost estimates resulted in further Government approvals. The Whitlam Government approved the revised costs to allow the construction of the Communications Centre to proceed. Rankine and Hill were appointed as design engineers for the Communications Centre and Schmaehling Boys and Vickery Pty Ltd (Sydney) were appointed as the architects and interior designers. The Department of Housing and Construction managed the project on behalf of the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) and Wagdy Hanna was the Supervising Architect. Mainline Constructions won the tender to construct the new Centre and commenced work in August 1974. Following the collapse of Mainline Constructions, Civil and Civic was appointed as the replacement contractor with an expected completion date of August 1976 and an adjusted tender sum of $3,367,070.

1977-78 - Construction of the new Communications Centre was completed and staff commenced staged occupation from March 1977. The completed Centre featured a wide range of interior artworks, lighting and detailed interior design to ensure sensory deprivation issues that may arise from working underground were prevented.

1979 - The Centre transitioned to full reliance on the new computer mainframe for all communications. The new mainframe commenced operation in February, with nodes in London and Washington brought online in April and July of that year respectively.

1980-81 - Upgrade of the Administrative Building and its northern entrance was undertaken for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

1983 - A new roof was installed over the original roof. 1987 - The Administrative Building was listed on the RNE as part of the Parliamentary

Triangle. The Administrative Building and Communications Centre were also individually listed on the RNE.

1988 - Communications Centre computer system simplified, with the nodes in London and Washington decommissioned. Following these changes, the Canberra mainframe operated the entire network.

1989 - The southern entry and lobby were upgraded for the Department of Foreign Affairs.

1987-1992 - Reports on options for refurbishment of the building were commissioned by the Domestic Property Group within the Government.

1994 - Project Coordination Australia was appointed to manage the base building

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refurbishment. In October Wilde Woollard (cost consultants) and Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayne (design team) were appointed to the base building refurbishment team.

1995 - Final sketch plans for the refurbishment were completed and approved. 1999 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade departed the building and relocated to

the RG Casey Building in Barton in September. The demolition of internal structures in the Administrative Building commenced in November. During the refurbishment works, eight of the eleven original light wells were reinstated, bringing the internal layout closer to the 1940s re-design. The Communications Centre staff and some equipment were also relocated to the RG Casey Building at this time. The original Communications Centre was vacant from this time.

1997 - The Commonwealth Property Committee approved the relocation of Environment Australia and the Department of Finance and Administration in September. In November Project Coordination Australia and Wilde Wollard were appointed to project manage and cost plan the relocation of Environment Australia to the building. Robert Peck von Hartel Trethowan was engaged to design the fit out and Connell Wagner was engaged to prepare the environmental assessment of the building and services.

1998 - In April Lend Lease were engaged to construct the Environment Australia fit out and work commenced in May. The practical completion for the fit out for the Department of Finance and Administration was completed in November and the Department moved into the western end of the building in December.

1999- The practical completion for the fit out for Environment Australia was completed in January and the agency staff moved into the building between February and March. The building was officially renamed as the John Gorton Building by the Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard on 30 June 1999.

2000 -The Communications Centre mainframe was replaced by a new system that was progressively implemented in January and completed in mid-June. The system was decommissioned on 23 June 2000 after 21 years of reliable global service.

2001-2003 - Environment Australia implemented plans to refurbish the former Communications Centre for use by the Australian Greenhouse Office. Several light wells were constructed through the slab to accommodate the new use. A range of original artworks including the original 1970s foyer were retained during the refurbishment works. Environment Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs conducted research projects and oral history interviews to compile a history of the Communications Centre and provide material for a permanent display in the new Greenhouse Office installed in the former Communications Centre.

2004 - JGB and Communications Centre gazetted for inclusion on the CHL. 2011 - Replacement of several copper downpipes that were stolen. Replacement

material is German oxidised copper; two replacements are Colorbond.

Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014.

Above: The John Gorton Building under construction, 1953. Source: ACT Heritage Library Image Numbers 00910; 001522; and 009509

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Statutory Heritage Values

Gazetted Statement of Significance - Commonwealth Heritage List

Planned in 1924, designed in 1946 and completed in 1956, the Administrative Building is significant as a good Canberra example of the inter-war Stripped Classical style. Key features of this style displayed by the building include: the symmetrical facades; the division of the elevations into vertical bays; the occasional use of correct Classical details; the use of a basic Classical column form; the expressed portico; the simple surface treatments; and subdued spandrels between the storeys which emphasise verticality. Design elements, which retain a high level of integrity, include the exterior, foyers, lift lobbies and central corridors. The Administrative Building is also part of the significant cultural landscape of the Parliamentary triangle. It occupies a prominent and strategic location flanking the land axis in accordance with the 1916 Griffin plan. Together with the later Treasury Building balancing its mass across the central lawns of the land axis, the Administrative Building contributes to the planned aesthetic qualities of the Parliamentary triangle.

Criterion A - Processes

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion B – Rarity

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion C – Research

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion D – Characteristic Value

Planned in 1924, designed in 1946 and completed in 1956, the Administrative Building is significant as a good Canberra example of the inter-war Stripped Classical style. Key features of this style displayed by the building include: the symmetrical facades; the division of the elevations into vertical bays; the occasional use of correct Classical details; the use of a basic Classical column form; the expressed portico; the simple surface treatments; and subdued spandrels between the storeys which emphasise verticality. Design elements which retain a high level of integrity include the exterior, foyers, lift lobbies and central corridors.

Criterion E – Aesthetic characteristics

The Administrative Building is also part of the significant cultural landscape of the Parliamentary triangle. It occupies a prominent and strategic location flanking the land axis in accordance with the 1916 Griffin plan. Together with the later Treasury Building balancing its mass across the central lawns of the land axis, the Administrative Building contributes to the planned aesthetic qualities of the Parliamentary triangle.

Criterion F – Technical achievement

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion G – Social Value

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion H – Significant people

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion I - Indigenous tradition

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Department of Finance’s (Finance) updated heritage assessment

Finance’s Planned in 1924, designed in 1946 and completed in 1956, the Administrative Building is

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updated Statement of Significance

significant for its strong association with the early planning of the national capital through its position within the Parliamentary Triangle, its role in realising Walter Burley Griffin’s plan for the central area of Canberra and as a good Canberra example of the inter-war Stripped Classical style (Criteria A and D).

The Building also illustrates the growth of the Commonwealth Government since Federation and provides an insight into the post-WWII development and planning of the central national area in Canberra. (Criterion A) The addition of the Communications Centre as a basement level self-contained building to the John Gorton Building in the 1970s is an uncommon aspect of the history of the John Gorton Building and the central national area of Canberra. Considered as a whole, the site provides a unique insight into Australia’s Cold War history (Criterion B).

Key features of the inter-war Stripped Classical style displayed by the building include: the symmetrical facades; the division of the elevations into vertical bays; the occasional use of correct Classical details; the use of a basic Classical column form; the expressed portico; the simple surface treatments; and subdued spandrels between the storeys which emphasise verticality. Design elements which retain a high level of integrity include the exterior, foyers, lift lobbies and central corridors. The 1998 Janet Laurence artwork that has been applied to the structural columns in the southern foyer makes a strong aesthetic contribution to the interior of the John Gorton Building. (Criterion D).

The Administrative Building is also part of the significant cultural landscape of the Parliamentary Triangle. It occupies a prominent and strategic location flanking the land axis in accordance with the 1916 Griffin plan. Together with the later Treasury Building balancing its mass across the central lawns of the land axis, the Administrative Building contributes to the social, cultural and planned aesthetic qualities of the Parliamentary Triangle (Criterion E and G).

The incorporation of light wells to provide natural light through the core of the building, and the sensitive reinstatement of these features during the 1999 refurbishment works has technical and architectural merit. (Criterion F).

The John Gorton Building has some significance for its associations with Walter Burley Griffin and former Prime Minister John Gorton. (Criterion H).

Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014.

Criterion A - Processes

The John Gorton Building has a strong association with the early planning of the national

capital through its position within the Parliamentary Triangle. Although the John Gorton

Building not was constructed until the 1950s due to ongoing budget constraints, its design

was prepared in 1924 and the building is closely based on this original early design. The

Inter-War architectural characteristics of the John Gorton Building reflect the early design

elements and qualities of the 1920s, providing a visual connection to this early phase of

Canberra’s development as the nation’s capital.

The building plays an important role in realising Walter Burley Griffin’s plan for the central area of Canberra. The building also illustrates the growth of the Commonwealth Government since Federation.

The continued use and occupation of the building by Commonwealth reinforces the ongoing importance of the place in providing purpose built office accommodation for the

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Commonwealth Government in Canberra.

The John Gorton Building also provides an insight into the post-WWII development and planning of the central national area in Canberra.

Criterion B – Rarity

The addition of the Communications Centre as a basement level self-contained building to the John Gorton Building in the 1970s is an uncommon aspect of the history of the John Gorton Building and the central national area of Canberra. Considered as a whole, the John Gorton Building and Communications Centre provide a unique insight into the history of the Commonwealth and its management of Australia’s communications with other nations and the influence of the Cold War on securing and coding information transmitted for a range of purposes including Defence and Foreign Affairs.

Criterion C – Research

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Criterion D – Characteristic Value

Finance’s assessment concurs with the values of the John Gorton Building for this criterion.

Criterion E – Aesthetic characteristics

Finance’s assessment concurs with the values of the John Gorton Building for this criterion. Additional information about the aesthetic attributes of the John Gorton Building are:

The 1998 Janet Laurence artwork that has been applied to the structural columns in the southern foyer makes a strong aesthetic contribution to the interior of the John Gorton Building.

The John Gorton Building collection of artwork, although outside the scope of this study, is likely to meet this criterion at a high level.

Criterion F – Technical achievement

The incorporation of light wells to provide natural light through the core of the building, and the sensitive reinstatement of these features during the 1999-refurbishment works has technical and architectural merit.

Criterion G – Social Value

The John Gorton Building contributes to the overall visual qualities of the Parliament House Vista, which is also included on the Commonwealth Heritage List for a range of values including its social significance. The Vista is accessed and enjoyed by large numbers of local residents and tourists each year for a range of cultural, political and working activities, and the John Gorton Building makes an important contribution to the setting and visual qualities of the Vista.

Criterion H – Significant people

The John Gorton Building is associated with Walter Burley Griffin’s design for Canberra. The Parliamentary Triangle realises this design to a significant extent, and the John Gorton Building is a key symmetrical element within this design.

The John Gorton Building is also associated with former Prime Minister John Gorton through the renaming of the building in 1999. The process of renaming the building in Gorton’s honour commemorates his contribution to Australia over his RAAF and Political careers.

Although the incorporation of the 1998 artwork by Janet Laurence in the southern foyer establishes an association between the John Gorton Building and this notable contemporary Australian artist, additional time is needed to determine the overall significance of Laurence’s body of work and contribution to Australian cultural life.

Criterion I - Indigenous

The John Gorton Building does not fulfil this criterion.

Source: Environment Resources Management, 2014.

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tradition

Non-Statutory Listings

National Trust Register (NTR) of Significant Places

The John Gorton Building is an Interim Place on the National Trust Register of Significant Places

Register of the National Estate (RNE)

The John Gorton Building was included in the Register of the RNE in 1987 (RNE Place ID 19128). In February 2012, the RNE became a non-statutory archive.

John Gorton Building is also included as part of the Parliament House Vista as contributory elements (RNE Place ID 13371).

ACT Register of Significant Twentieth Century Architecture Register

The John Gorton Building has been identified as an example significant Twentieth Century architecture in the ACT.

ACT Heritage Register

John Gorton Building was nominated for inclusion on the ACT Heritage Register. However, as the John Gorton Building is located on Commonwealth and already listed on the CHL, the ACT Heritage Council decided not to include the John Gorton Building on the ACT Heritage Register (April 2013) as it would provide no additional protection to the heritage values of the place.

Additional information

Property Access

The John Gorton Building is a secure government office building. However, it contains publicly accessible café and foyer, which includes a well, presented interpretive display.

Consultation Department of Finance (Finance) consulted with Environmental Resources Management Australia Pty Ltd, the National Capital Authority, and internal Finance stakeholders and contractors. Environmental Resources Management Australia Pty Ltd also consulted with the Registered Aboriginal Organisations as part of the heritage values assessment process.

Any additional consultation with other interested parties should include the Compliance, Environment and Heritage team, Department of Finance.

Conservation Documents/ References

ACT Heritage Library (2014), Australian pictures in Trove: http://trove.nla.gov.au/general/australian-pictures-in-trove?action=PADisplay&mode=display&rs=resultset-14662695&no=8

Department of the Environment, (2014), Heritage: http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage

Environment Resources Management (2014), John Gorton Building and Communications Centre, Parkes, ACT Heritage Management Plan, Department of Finance.

Garnett, Rodney and Hyndes, Danielle (1992), The Heritage of the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra.

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National Archives of Australia, (2014): http://www.naa.gov.au/

Philip, Cox, Richardson, Taylor and Partners Pty Ltd(1992), Administrative Building, Conservation Plan for Australian Estate Management, Canberra.

More information

For further information regarding the John Gorton Building, please contact the Department of Finance.