The following formal submission have been made public
Submitter: Anne ForrestNew Southern Entrance
AWM
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
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The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
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The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021
Bean Building Extension and Central Energy Plant
AWM
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
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The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
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The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021
Anzac Hall and Glazed Link
AWM
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
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The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021
Submission: Anne Forrest
[I request that my submission be published]
Early in 2021 the National Capital Authority engaged in a mandatory 6 week public consultation exercise relating to proposed changes to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The accompanying documentation described these ‘Early Works’ as preparatory to major alterations and additions to the memorial. In response, professional organisations and concerned citizens from across the country wrote voicing their deep concerns about the whole project. The NCA received more than 600 submissions. And, the overwhelming majority opposed the project, including the ‘Early Works’.
Note: It is instructive to read those submissions on the NCA website.
Meanwhile, at the site of the AWM it was plain for anyone who cared to look that the ‘Early Works’ were underway. Then, on 4 June the NCA rubber stamped the application pertaining to these ‘proposed’ Early Works. The NCA document signing off on the Early Works states that objections were received and noted but were “not reasons to refuse”. The community had been engaged in a sham ‘consultation’
Information on the National Capital Authority (NCA) website states:
“The National Capital Authority reaffirms its strong commitment to engage with the community, as part of its decision making. The Authority recognises that inclusion and engagement, particularly at the early and formative stages of projects and proposals, are vital to building and maintaining community trust.”
Has the National Capital Authority abrogated its responsibilities as custodian of the National Capital Plan? Many veterans, their families, and the majority of Australians are yet to realise the extent of the proposed changes to the AWM. Decisions have been made, plans finalised, and contracts signed many months (possibly years) ago. The ‘engagement’ process appears to have been an engagement in name only.
During this latest sham ‘consultation’ period, one published submission, states, as follows:
“I applaud the consultation process, the transparency of the plans and the accessibility of this information to the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.” (Attributed to I Pearson)
In contrast, a submission dated 26 August, (attributed to R. Llewellyn), details a very disturbing background to this project. This submission deserves a wide readership.
===================================================================
The Australian War Memorial is recognised as a sacred place in the heart of our nation. I strongly believe that these changes are seriously eroding the role of the building as a National Memorial. It is profoundly disturbing to recognise that the Australian War Memorial has been reimagined as a museum of war.
Anne Forrest
9th Sept 2021