| PROFILE |
| Role |
To be the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House and to ensure that our audience is able to enjoy, appreciate and understand the role of democracy in the history of Australia, while conserving the significant national heritage site for future generations. |
| Vision |
To celebrate, debate and experience the journey of Australian democracy. |
| Mission |
We are committed to fulfilling our vision and providing an inspirational experience for our audiences by:
- engaging with them to enrich their understanding of Australia's past, present and future democracy
- providing a range of dynamic and engaging programs relevant to
our vision
- managing, conserving, interpreting and presenting our heritage building and its collections.
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| Key objectives |
We will achieve our mission by:
- increasing access, engagement and participation through onsite, online and outreach programs
- managing the heritage values of Old Parliament House, ensuring the building is maintained, conserved and capable of sustainable use in accordance with legislative obligations and the highest heritage standards
- developing and maintaining the agency's collections
- ensuring effective governance arrangements, planning structures and staffing capability.
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| Planned outcome |
An enhanced appreciation and understanding of the political and social heritage of Australia for members of the public, through activities including the conservation and upkeep of, and the provision of access to, Old Parliament House and the development of its collections, exhibitions and educational programs. |
| Values |
We are committed to:
- upholding the values of the Australian Public Service—we are accountable and responsible for our decisions and actions
- providing the highest quality service in everything we do
- inclusiveness through diversity of participation, thought and action
- even-handedness, fairness and impartiality in our treatment of subjects and issues
- the national significance of the site and collections through best practice conservation
- our people and their personal and professional development.
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