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Legislative Assembly Art Advisory Committee

The Legislative Assembly Art Advisory Committee was established during the Third Assembly to advise the Speaker about the acquisition, display and maintenance of artworks in the Assembly building.

The committee’s terms of reference are to advise the Speaker on:

• the purchase, commissioning, display and management of works of art for the Legislative Assembly building;
• consideration of any proposed gifts of artworks to the Assembly;
• developing and updating guidelines for the development and management of the Legislative Assembly’s art program and collection; and
• other matters relating to the Legislative Assembly’s temporary or permanent works of art and public exhibition areas.

The Committee is chaired by the Speaker and comprises of:

• one member of the government;
• one member of the opposition;
• one member of the crossbench;
• three representatives from the ACT arts community;
• the Director of the Office of the Clerk is the Office’s representative on the committee and provides advice on budgeting, procurement, public sector governance, OH&S, and building management issues.

More information: Assembly art program – Policies and procedures