The following formal submission have been made public
Submitter: Mark Cameron (BA History UNSW)New Southern Entrance
Are the existing entrances in some way deficient ? Is disabled access adequate ? If so then there is no need for a new entrance - Why should the AWM be receiving some a large amount of money for spurious works ? This applies to the whole project. I believe 140 trees are being removed as well - what for ??
Bean Building Extension and Central Energy Plant
I believe this part of the AWM houses research facilities. I have requested several times this year some details of a friends fathers war time service in the Air Force and have yet to receive the information requested.
As you would be aware the VC cross recipient Ben Roberts Smith is facing serious charges of war crimes and the legitimacy of the lengthy deployment in the Middle East is also under question now that it has concluded. Is it prudent to be engaging in such work in this climate ? I also note that the Director Kerry Stokes has been an employer of Mr Roberts Smith and paying for his legal defence - this is a serious conflict of interest which may be addressed by research and investigation but will not be addressed by building works. Can we leave the "renovation rescue" mentality with the commercial TV stations where it has found a home for many years now. I refer you to the 2014 book by former PM Malcolm Fraser " Dangerous Allies" for more education on this topic.
As you would be aware the VC cross recipient Ben Roberts Smith is facing serious charges of war crimes and the legitimacy of the lengthy deployment in the Middle East is also under question now that it has concluded. Is it prudent to be engaging in such work in this climate ? I also note that the Director Kerry Stokes has been an employer of Mr Roberts Smith and paying for his legal defence - this is a serious conflict of interest which may be addressed by research and investigation but will not be addressed by building works. Can we leave the "renovation rescue" mentality with the commercial TV stations where it has found a home for many years now. I refer you to the 2014 book by former PM Malcolm Fraser " Dangerous Allies" for more education on this topic.
Anzac Hall and Glazed Link
What is the point in demolishing perfectly good buildings that have won architecture awards ? Just because the DVA receives $ 12 bn per annum does not mean it is entitled to waste money. There are plenty of other needy causes in our society today.
Will the AWM be hosting functions for Defence contractors on site in the future ? I visited the memorial earlier this year and was very dismayed to see a screen bearing the logo of Lockheed Martin at the reception desk.
Will the AWM be hosting functions for Defence contractors on site in the future ? I visited the memorial earlier this year and was very dismayed to see a screen bearing the logo of Lockheed Martin at the reception desk.