Annual Report | 2015–2016 Museum and Art Gallery of the 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens Darwin NT 0820 www.magnt.net.au

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© Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 2016 Cover image: Large male Saltwater (Estuarine) Crocodile skeleton Contents

Chairman’s Foreword 3 Director’s Foreword 4 Objectives 6 Our History 7 Our Spaces 8 Our Exhibitions 15 Engagement 30 Our Collection 35 Support 49 Commercial Activity 51 Our People 53 Work Health Safety 60 Financial Statements 61 Auditor's Declaration 93 Appendix 1 – Acquisitions 95 Appendix 2 – Publications 98 Rosy Skimmer dragonfly, Orthetrum migratum, Buley Rockholes.

2 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Chairman’s Foreword

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory’s second year as a statutory authority has been one of progress and expansion.

The year saw some changes to the Board and air conditioning system at MAGNT with the resignations of Ervin Vidor, Mark Bullocky Point that will ensure the collections Rowberry and Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr- are properly maintained. Baumann. I would like to thank them for their MAGNT continues to draw thousands of valuable contributions as inaugural members local, interstate and international visitors of the Board. New members Janet Chisholm to our exhibitions and public programs and Libby Prell were appointed and they and I am proud of the influential role we have been active and effective members of play as the leading cultural institution in the the dedicated and hardworking Board. The Northern Territory. Board acknowledges with appreciation the commitment and support of the Northern A disappointment during the year was the Territory Government. The Hon. Gary Higgins stalling of the development of the Chan MLA, Minister for the Arts and Museums, building, in central Darwin, into a world-class was a great advocate for the Museum art museum. The Board is committed to the and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory development of an outstanding facility that the MAGNT Chairman, Allan Myers AC QC. (MAGNT) within government and we were the Northern Territory should aspire to and looks beneficiary of increased operating funding forward to further consultation with the new in 2015/16. We look forward to productive government to achieve this aim. cooperation with the new government which Finally, I would like to thank Marcus was elected with a mandate to carry out Schutenko, Director of MAGNT for his transformative policies for the arts in the ambition, commitment and hard work. He Northern Territory. has built a strong team that is transforming The Government announced a $3.97 million MAGNT into the strong and vibrant institution commitment to the Alcoota Station fossil beds it should be. site near Alice Springs, managed by MAGNT. This money will upgrade visitor amenities and Allan Myers AC QC raise the profile of this unique attraction. The CHAIRMAN Government also announced $5.3 million over four years towards a new heating, ventilation

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 3 Director’s Foreword

In 2015-16 MAGNT hosted 11 temporary exhibitions including eight internally developed exhibitions.

Highlights included Ben Quilty: after We are delighted to have received We operate in a tight financial environment Afghanistan, the 32nd Telstra National considerable new and increased financial but with the support from our many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award support. The Northern Territory Government stakeholders and the community, we continue (NATSIAA), Monster Pop! The monstrous side provides the bulk of our operating budget, to prosper as a vibrant cultural institution. of contemporary Australian and Indonesian and this year they increased our core Finally, I would like to express my appreciation Art, Towers of tomorrow with Lego© Bricks, funding to allow us to meet the expenses to the Board, staff and volunteers for their Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper and of our corporate services. We continued, commitment, support and dedication. Sweetheart Escapes. and entered into, productive funding agreements with the Council for the NATSIAA is Australia’s premier Indigenous Arts, Telstra, Ian Potter Foundation, Gordon Marcus Schutenko award and attracted national and international Darling Foundation and the Commonwealth DIRECTOR interest, providing a stellar exhibition for Government whose financial assistance has three months. been invaluable. Monster Pop! brought together established Behind the scenes MAGNT continues to play and emerging artists from and an important research role. Our curators Australia to explore popular culture. and researchers undertake regular field Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper was the trips, publish work nationally and overseas, second in our series of three retrospectives host visiting researchers and students and of contemporary Territorian artists. The continually add to our knowledge and skills. exhibition showcased the works of this Notably the year saw the creation or extraordinary paper maker. reinstatement of a number of positions. MAGNT’s iconic saltwater crocodile These included two Assistant Directors, Sweetheart had his home refreshed which Museum of Central Australia Manager, gave us the chance to display him in a new Curator of Aboriginal Art, Curator of environment. Sweetheart Escapes allowed Australian Art, Development Manager the Museum to display Sweetheart’s skeleton and Engagement Manager. publicly for the first time in 15 years. An Increasing the complement of staff has awesome sight! We are grateful to the enabled us to improve our management of MAGNT Foundation for its financial assistance the collection, focus on exhibitions and public with this project. programs, engage with a broader audience MAGNT Director, Marcus Schutenko. and improve our overall operations.

4 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Crowd at the 32nd Telstra NATSIAA opening night awards ceremony.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 5 Objectives

The objective of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is to maintain the highest standards of excellence in preserving, researching, exhibiting and communicating the record of natural history, art and peoples of the Northern Territory.

MAGNT is committed to:

• maintaining and growing • promoting strong • providing vibrant spaces Indigenous, natural engagement with for cultural and scientific science, history and art Indigenous communities activities; and collections and respect for cultural heritage • developing strong • maintaining and funding relationships developing best practice • developing, growing and and philanthropic standards supporting relationships opportunities. within the region • preserving its national and international profile • telling the region’s stories through the promotion through exhibitions and of cultural and scientific public programs activities

‘making sense of the world by discovering and interpreting the past and present for the future’

6 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Our History

The museum and art gallery was After much deliberation, approval MAGNT was formed first housed in the renovated Old was finally granted for the in 1966, with the Town Hall (originally known as the construction of a new purpose- Palmerston Town Hall) in Darwin’s built museum and art gallery at introduction of a Bill into central business district. Bullocky Point, on the site of the old Vestey's Meatworks. the Legislative Council On Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, destroying the Included under MAGNT’s of the Northern Territory. Old Town Hall and damaging umbrella today are regional Dr Colin Jack-Hinton was much of MAGNT’s collection. museums and heritage sites across Darwin and Alice Springs. MAGNT’s staff, along with the On 1 July 2014, MAGNT became appointed the inaugural collection, was housed in multiple an independent statutory body, buildings around Darwin. Staff director, taking up the now managed by the Board of came together for lunchtime the Museum and Art Gallery of position in 1970. lectures in the ruins of Old the Northern Territory. Town Hall.

Installation view Cyclone Tracy exhibit.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 7 Our Spaces

Crowd at the opening of Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Darwin The Museum and Art Gallery of the history, science and visual Infrastructure works completed in 2015–2016 included: the Northern Territory was first art of the region and its people. • stage 1 of the upgrade and replacement of heating, ventilating and located in the Palmerston Town An extension was built and air-conditioning system at a cost of $5.3 million over four years Hall in Darwin’s central business completed in 1992 to display district, prior to its destruction the Northern Territory's maritime • development of an Asset Portfolio Management Plan to support by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. history. In 1993 the name of long-term planning improvements After the construction of a new the museum was changed to • refresh of the serving counter, at Cornucopia Museum Café purpose-built facility at Bullocky the Museum and Art Gallery of Point, the then Northern Territory the Northern Territory. MAGNT • security upgrades to Cornucopia Museum Café Museum of Arts and Sciences currently consists of seven • refresh of line marking in the staff carpark; and was opened in September 1981 permanent and three temporary by the Governor-General of exhibition spaces. • ongoing security upgrades for the Security Control Room. Australia. The museum featured

8 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 LYONS COTTAGE Darwin Darwin Located in Darwin’s central Infrastructure program Operating until September 1979, social resource. The gaol business district, Lyons Cottage completed in 2015–2016 the structure of this historic gaol precinct was heritage listed in was built for the Eastern included: demonstrates the considerable February 1995. Extension Australasian and adaptation of penal design to • cyclical, health, safety and Infrastructure program China Telegraph Company Ltd accommodate the extreme security maintenance to completed in 2015–2016 in 1925 as the residence for Northern Territory climatic preserve the integrity of the included: the company’s engineer. Lyons conditions and resources. The facility and its systems Cottage was the first hammered buildings at Fannie Bay Gaol • cyclical, health, safety and stone building constructed in • a new lighting grid installed were constructed between security maintenance to Darwin. Local stone was used to for exhibitions and daily 1883 and 1978, starting with preserve the integrity of the construct this unusual and unique operations the masonry cell block and facility and its systems domestic design reminiscent infirmary, designed by architect • installation of hand rails along • refresh of parking and of English colonial models JG Knight. The gaol houses the front steps to assist patron directional signage in the developed in , Malaya and a rare gallows mechanism access to the building; and carpark; and . In August 1993, Lyons modelled on the Newgate Cottage was heritage listed. • the installation of a fire Gallows in England, constructed • repairs and repainting to alarm system. for the last two hangings in the the kitchen, mess and Northern Territory, which took store building. place in 1952. The gaol is an important archaeological and

Lyons Cottage in Darwin. Fannie Bay Gaol.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 9 DEFENCE OF DARWIN EXPERIENCE MUSEUM OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Darwin INCORPORATING THE STREHLOW The Defence of Darwin Infrastructure program RESEARCH CENTRE Experience at East Point completed in 2015–2016 Alice Springs opened in February 2012 to included: commemorate the Bombing of Telling the story of Central Infrastructure program • cyclical, health, safety and Darwin. The interactive exhibition Australia's unique natural and completed in 2015–2016 security maintenance to provides an opportunity for geological history, the Museum included: preserve the integrity of the of Central Australia (MCA) follows visitors to understand the impact • cyclical, health, safety and facility and its systems. the of the landscape of World War II on Darwin and security maintenance to and fascinating creatures that its inhabitants, both civilian and preserve the integrity of the inhabited it. From the big bang military. It includes the immersive facility and its systems Bombing of Darwin Gallery, iconic to the present day, meteorite • new outdoor museum signage objects, firsthand accounts and fragments, fossils and interpretive to increase visitor awareness multimedia presentations. displays detail the geological history of Central Australia. of the facility A replica of the ancient Alcoota • upgrade to the security and waterhole, a major scientific closed circuit television site in the region, displays system; and megafaunal fossils retrieved from this internationally significant • painting of the boardroom fossil reserve, including a giant and offices. freshwater crocodile and the largest bird that ever lived, Dromornis stirtoni.

MCA is home to the Strehlow Research Centre, one of Australia's most important collections of film, sound, archival records and museum objects relating to Indigenous ceremonial Visitors at the Defence of Darwin Experience. life. The Strehlow Collection was accumulated by the Lutheran Pastor, Carl Strehlow, and his son, Professor TGH Strehlow, over two generations of anthropological research with the Aboriginal people of Central Australia.

10 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 The Museum of Central Australia incorporating Strehlow Research Centre in Alice Springs.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 11 ALCOOTA SCIENTIFIC RESERVE Central Australia Located 190 kilometres Infrastructure program north-east of Alice Springs, the completed in 2015–2016 Alcoota Scientific Reserve is a included: dense fossil site featuring one • cyclical, health, safety and of the largest concentrations of security maintenance to terrestrial vertebrates in Australia. preserve the integrity of the The reserve has been part of facility and its systems. an ongoing MAGNT research program since 1986. Over the years, thousands of specimens have been excavated, including almost every bone from the 1 skeleton of the giant bird Dromornis stirtoni. 1 The MAGNT Board and staff visit Alcoota Scientific Reserve in Central Australia. L to R: Libby Prell, Adam Yates, John Stirk, Janet Chisolm, Ian Kew, David Anderson and Helen Garnett. 2 Fossil bones at the Alcoota Scientific Reserve in Central Australia.

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MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 13 Installation view Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

14 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Our Exhibitions

Exhibitions and public programs drew on all areas of the collection; this enabled local, interstate and international visitors to engage with MAGNT across all of our facilities.

Overview of exhibitions 2015–16

EXHIBITIONS

Permanent exhibition refresh 1 Temporary exhibitions (internally developed) 8 Touring exhibitions (externally developed) 3

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 15 Ben Quilty speaking at the opening of Ben Quilty: after Afghanistan. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

BEN QUILTY: AFTER AFGHANISTAN July – October 2015 Gallery 4 Exhibition developed and returning to Australia, Quilty felt The powerful and emotive Public programs toured by the Australian War an overwhelming desire to tell content of this exhibition • Exhibition opening with Memorial with sponsorship their stories. resonated with Darwin and the artist talk from Thales and promotional Northern Territory’s defence After Afghanistan featured assistance from ABC 105.7 community, broadening MAGNT’s • Teacher preview the work made from Quilty’s Darwin. audience and community experiences and the close • Curator’s talk engagement. Archibald Prize-winner Ben Quilty relationships formed with his • Six special tours, including is one of Australia’s most talented subjects. The intense physicality Quilty attended the opening and Norforce personnel, the and respected artists. In 2011, of the soldiers and the emotional spoke about his experiences, 4th Ranger Canadian Quilty travelled to Afghanistan and psychological consequences including the personal stories Army Unit and the Bell as the Australian War Memorial’s featured in 23 large-scale and interactions with the soldiers Shakespeare Company. official war artist, where he portraits. Accompanying the he sketched and later painted. spent three weeks interviewing portraits, were 16 works on paper Australian servicemen and sketched in Afghanistan. women in the region. Upon

16 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 COPYCAT: MIMICRY IN THE UNDERWATER WORLD July – September 2015 Flinders Gallery Exhibition developed by MAGNT with support from artist Roger Steene; Museum Victoria, Dr Julian Finn and Dr Mark Norman; The Australian 1 Museum, Dr Mandy Reid; and RunwildTV, Nathan Litjens.

An octopus that looks like a stingray? A crab that looks like a ? It is often said that mimicry is the ultimate form of flattery. However, in the world this means survival. Mimicry is when one copies another, changes appearance, smell or behaviour to disguise itself or gain advantage, usually to avoid being eaten. This exhibition featured spectacular images of mimics and their models taken by world-renowned underwater photographer Roger Steene.

The exhibition curated by Dr Richard C Willan, Senior 2 Curator of Molluscs and Dr Michael Hammer, Curator of A film produced by MAGNT and Public programs 1 Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) disguising itself to featured 33 photographic narrated by Dr Willan featured • Curator floortalk resemble the poisonous Black- prints of underwater creatures the mimic octopus and its unique banded Sea Krait. displayed in three sections: characteristics. • School holiday program Photograph: Roger Steene Pretend to be Poisonous, Nasty • Education program for primary 2 The Black-banded Sea Krait looks nice and The King of schools (Laticauda colubrina) is one of Mimicry: Octopus. the most venomous of all snakes. Photograph: Roger Steene

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 17 Jukuja Dolly Snell in front of her winning work Kurtal. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

18 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 32ND TELSTRA NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ART AWARD

August–October 2015 Ken Waters Gallery Exhibition developed by MAGNT with the assistance from principal sponsor, Telstra; the Northern Territory Government; and the Australia Council for the Arts through the Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy.

Telstra NATSIAA has been 2015 Winners Public programs held annually at MAGNT since The 32nd Telstra National • Media preview 1984 and showcases the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait contemporary Indigenous art • Telstra and MAGNT Board Islander Art Award was from urban, regional and remote preview and cocktail party awarded to Jukuja Dolly Snell Australia. The Awards are for her work Kurtal. • Artist preview and reception non-acquisitive and have prizes of $50,000 for the Telstra Art The Telstra General Painting • Telstra NATSIAA awards Award and $5000 for each of the Award was awarded to Betty ceremony, opening night and five categories. Kuntiwa Pumani for her work gala dinner Antara (Maku Dreaming). • Artists’ and judges’ talks The 32nd Telstra NATSIAA Tony Ellwood, Julie Lomax, Marcus judging panel consisted of Cara The Telstra Bark Painting • Artists’ workshops and Art Schutenko, Andrew Penn, Mark Pinchbeck, Curator of Aboriginal Award was awarded to Chapman and Daina Tender at the bus to the Darwin Aboriginal opening and awards ceremony for and Torres Strait Islander Art, Art Nonggirrnga Marawili for her Art Fair the 32nd Telstra NATSIAA. Gallery of NSW, Daniel Walbidi, work Lightning in the rock. artist and Tony Elwood, Director, The Telstra Work on Paper was National Gallery of Victoria. awarded to Robert Fielding for A total of 300 Indigenous artists his work Milkali Kutju. from across Australia submitted The Wandjuk Marika Memorial artworks to the 32nd Telstra Three-Dimensional Award was NATSIAA. The judging panel awarded to Rhonda Sharpe for selected 65 finalists who were her work Rhonda. included in the exhibition. The overall Telstra NATSIAA winner The Telstra Youth Award was and the five category award awarded to Josh Muir for his winners were then selected. work Buninyong.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 19 BEHIND THE WIRE LIGHT MOVES: CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN VIDEO ART

August 2015 October 2015 – January 2016 Fannie Bay Gaol Flinders Gallery Exhibition developed by Exhibition developed by the The exhibition included the A moving image program from Department of Correctional National Gallery of Australia. works of seven contemporary the NGA collection accompanied Services in partnership Australian video artists including the exhibition and screened in The body moving in space is an with MAGNT. Daniel Crooks, Julie Rrap, Shaun the MAGNT Theatrette. area of investigation that has Gladwell and David Rosetzky. Behind the Wire is an annual long fascinated video artists. Light moves was the first video exhibition by inmates from The poetic works displayed in art exhibition to be presented correctional facilities throughout Light moves created a dialogue at MAGNT. the Northern Territory. The between the moving image 131-year-old Fannie Bay Gaol and the artists’ own personal adds a particular poignancy to interests and history. this exhibition that showcases the artistic talents of current youth and adult detainees.

Public program

• Exhibition opening

Installation view of Daniel Crooks Pan No. 9 (dopplegänger), 2012 in the exhibition Light moves.

20 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 MONSTER POP! THE MONSTROUS SIDE OF CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN AND

31 October 2015 – 14 February 2016 Exhibition developed by Digie Sigit, Agus Suwage, Krisna MAGNT in collaboration with Widyathama and Maria Indra Sari. Yum Cha Arts and sponsorship Public programs from the Indonesia Australia Institute. • Monster Pop-Up preview in collaboration with MAGNT Monster Pop! brought Foundation contemporary Indonesian and Australian artists together • Artists’ talks with Chayni and explored new ways to Henry, Digie Sigit and engage with popular culture. Bayu Widodo The intercultural dialogue, • Street Art Cultural Night at traversed different 'popular' Happy Yess platforms; television, film, advertising, traditional Indonesian • Street Art Workshops at 1 ceremonies, kulit shadow Mayfair Gallery play, Indigenous Australian contemporary culture and street art. Monster Pop! was colourful and exuberant, exhibiting established and emerging contemporary artists in a dialogue around the monstrous and monsters in cultural memories.

Exhibition curators Andy Ewing and Fiona Carter featured six Australian artists; Lionel Bawden, Rodney Glick, Deborah Kelly, Reko Rennie, Justin Shoulder 1 Indonesian street artist Digie Sigit installing paste-ups for and Darwin based artist Monster Pop! Chayni Henry alongside seven Indonesian artists; Indiguerrillas, 2 Justin Shoulder Pinky (detail) 2013 photograph mounted Jumaadi, Bayu Widodo and on aluminium. Photograph: Jordan Graham 2

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 21 Ryan McNaught with LEGO© competition prize winner.

22 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 TOWERS OF TOMORROW WITH LEGO© BRICKS November 2015 – April 2016 Ken Waters Gallery Exhibition developed and toured by Living Museums.

Towers of Tomorrow was constructed by Ryan McNaught, one of 12 worldwide LEGO© certified professionals. The exhibition celebrated tall and extraordinary buildings from Australia and Asia. Associated programs coupled with the interactive nature of the exhibition 1 were a key attraction during the Christmas and Easter school holidays.

Darwin radio station Mix 104.9 promoted Towers of Tomorrow, including a pre-exhibition competition with LEGO© prizes presented at the opening by Ryan McNaught.

Public program

• Exhibition opening

• Three screenings of The Lego Movie 2 • SPUN story telling event Connections 1 Exhibition opening Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO© Bricks.

2 SPUN story telling event. Photograph: SPUN

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 23 EXIT ART: CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ART OF NORTHERN TERRITORY YEAR 12 STUDENTS February – June 2016 Flinders Gallery Exhibition developed by the environment expressed MAGNT in partnership with through traditional and non- the Department of Education. traditional mediums.

Exit Art is an annual exhibition that Public program showcases the diverse artistic • Exhibition opening talent and aspirations of Northern Territory Year 12 students. • Study day for Year 12 students The exhibition celebrated the • Education tours creativity of the next generation of artistic practitioners to emerge, with universal themes of 1 relationships, body, identity and 1 Student performance at the opening of Exit Art. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

2 Peter Chandler, Minister for Education speaking at the exhibition opening of Exit Art. Photograph: Isabella Moore

3 Ruby Marshall, St Philips College, Fruit of the Mind, 2015, digital photographic print, 2016 Minister’s Choice Award winner.

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1 Australia Screams: a Japanese propaganda leaflet used against Australians in New Guinea.

2 Siren: a Japanese propaganda leaflet that uses a woman to symbolise death. PROPAGANDA Feb 2016 – January 2017 Defence of Darwin 2 Exhibition developed by Defence of Darwin Experience MAGNT to coincide with the anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, Propaganda is the spreading 19 February 1942. The exhibition of information, beliefs or featured reproductions of WWII ideas, designed to influence posters showing both sides of the attitude of a people or the Japanese-Australian conflict. nation. Propaganda is often The creators of these posters biased, misleading and can and pamphlets used witty even be deceitful, however it slogans, colourful artwork and can also be used to promote clever designs to portray their positive messages. messages, from the futility of war, Curated by Jared Archibald, to the lack of food, or the distrust Curator of Territory History, the of Americans, all aiming to create exhibition was displayed at the division and lower morale.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 25 “Loved the local artist exhibition. Creative work – presentation world class!”

VISITOR

Exhibition opening and book launch Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper.

26 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 WINSOME JOBLING: THE NATURE OF PAPER March – August 2016 Gallery 4 Exhibition developed by Public programs MAGNT with funding support • Exhibition opening and from the Australia Council for book launch the Arts. Winsome Jobling was the second artist in a series • Teachers’ preview of exhibitions focusing on • Artist’s talks with Northern Territory artists. Winsome Jobling Winsome Jobling: the nature of • Curator’s floortalks paper was a 20 year survey of 1 the internationally renowned • Art workshops Darwin artist. Jobling produces exquisite handmade paper works, prints, sculptures, installations and artist’s books inspired by the unique Northern Territory environment.

The exhibition, curated by MAGNT Exhibitions Coordinator, Wendy Wood and Director of Nomad Art Productions, Angus Cameron, featured 50 works drawn from MAGNT’s collection and a number of private and public collections. Accompanying the exhibition was a 96 page colour catalogue, a range of public and education programs and an education kit and children’s discovery trail. 2

1 Paper making workshop with Winsome Jobling.

2 Winsome Jobling, Marcus Schutenko, Natasha Griggs and Clare Martin at the exhibition opening of Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 27 Media opportunity, Sweetheart Escapes! SWEETHEART ESCAPES! May – June 2016 Exhibition developed by articulated skeleton and a replica Public programs MAGNT. skull specimen of Sarcosuchus • MAGNT Foundation event imperator, the ‘SuperCroc’. Sweetheart, the Territory’s most Sweetheart’s skeleton had not • Curator’s floortalk infamous crocodile and MAGNT’s been displayed since 2001. favourite attraction, moved • Education tours locations whilst his permanent Sweetheart’s new display tells display in the Ramp Gallery the story of his capture and rise was refreshed. Sweetheart to Territory icon. To enhance the Escapes! was a ‘behind the visitor experience, new graphics, scenes’ themed exhibition signage and children’s labels featuring Sweetheart, his fully were installed.

28 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Installation view of Sweetheart's new display.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 29 Engagement

VISITATION Over 300,000 visitors attended MAGNT’s sites in the 2015–16 financial year.

Visitation MAGNT 3 years to 2015–16

TOTAL VISITS TO: 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 MAGNT Bullocky Point 201,708 195,952 222,973 Museum of Central Australia 14,598 13,180 12,293 Defence of Darwin Experience 65,562 64,698 65,970 Fannie Bay Gaol 16,533 16,697 12,895 TOTAL VISITS TO MAGNT 298,401 290,527 314,131

N.B: Fannie Bay Gaol was closed from 20th December to 31st January, and open 2 days per week between February and April 2016.

Children enjoying Winsome Jobling: the nature of paper.

30 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Children on a tour of the wet stores.

EDUCATION

MAGNT welcomed 6,822 Teacher events were held in the Little Explorers, a free wet Visitation of education teachers and students for 2015–16 year and were well season program, was groups MAGNT Bullocky educational activities and attended by primary and middle conducted every Friday from Point 2015–16 exclusive teacher-preview schools teachers, along with 9.30 to 11.00 am. This program GROUPS sessions in 2015-16. Resources senior school study days and was themed around MAGNT’s Primary 58 developed and delivered for educational events. A total of exhibition program. Focusing children, families and teachers 326 formal education groups on families with two-year-old to Middle 50 supported the national visited MAGNT Bullocky Point. four-year-old children; it offered Senior Schools 136 curriculum and were developed Of this, 60 adult education art and musical activities as well University /TAFE 22 across multiple learning areas. groups visited, including visitors as story time, in-gallery activities Adult (other) 60 with special needs and and the opportunity to feed the TOTAL 326 refugee groups. turtles in the pond.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 31 VOLUNTEERS TRAINING, RESEARCH ACCESS AND

MAGNT’s volunteers offered Front of house volunteers COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 660 hours of their time to delivered tours, talks and hands- Training and engagement MAGNT provided back of support activities over the on experiences. Volunteers opportunities were provided house access to visiting course of the year. They played an important role in with the collection, exhibitions researchers; tours for community contributed to almost every ensuring public events, lectures and curatorial areas through organisations including school area, providing valuable and family activities ran smoothly. work placement for senior groups; and responded to assistance with administration In 2015-2016 volunteers gave school students, interns, research enquiries. In addition, and projects, such as 100 Cyclone Tracy talks, over volunteers and through direct staff provided specialist advice cataloguing of the Rock 50 hands on experiences in the facilitation of external research in response to public enquiries Art collection. Natural History Gallery, and in access requests. and undertook workshops with excess of 140 days of assistance stakeholders including the to the curatorial team. ANKAAA Art Workers Extension Program.

CAVEPS Conference Participants.

32 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE ‘LIKES’ ‘LIKES’ FACEBOOK as of June 2015 as of June 2016 ENGAGEMENT Museum and Art Gallery of the 1,127 2,947 Since becoming a statutory MAGNT Facebook and Instagram Northern Territory authority in 2014, MAGNT accounts have developed a Telstra National Aboriginal and 2,392 3,574 has launched a new website strong following since their Torres Strait Islander Art Award and created Facebook and inception in 2014. Museum of Central Australia 169 482 Instagram accounts. and Strehlow Research Centre MAGNT’s website (magnt.net. au) has had 72,243 sessions ‘FOLLOWERS’ ‘FOLLOWERS’ INSTAGRAM as of June 2015 as of June 2016 compared with 46,717 in Museum and Art Gallery of the 2014-2015. 512 1,931 Northern Territory (@mag_nt)

Collage making in the Discovery Centre. MEDIA

MAGNT received media coverage through broadcast, print and on-line across exhibitions and programs.

Outlets ABC local radio, ABC News, ABC Radio National, NT News, The Australian, Nine News Darwin, SBS TV, Off The Leash, Art Monthly, Centralian Advocate, Australian Financial Review, The Guardian, Aboriginal Art Directory, Courier Mail, Cairns Post, Sydney Morning Herald, The West Australian, Koori Mail, NITV, Daily Telegraph, The Age, Brisbane Times, CAAMA, Art Collector, Arafura Times.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 33 A collection of tawny coster (Acraea terpsicore) butterflies.

34 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Our Collection

MAGNT’s collection reflects the distinctive natural history, cultural heritage and visual art of the region. Acquisitions were made to strengthen and broaden the existing collection, to support major exhibitions and to enable scholarly research. Taxidermy birds in the Ramp Gallery. COLLECTION a rock art shelter, Garnawala in Wardaman country. DEVELOPMENT 3,570 natural science specimen Curatorial staff prepared 58 lots were prepared and acquisition proposals covering incorporated into the collection, 100 individual items for inclusion bringing the number of registered into the Territory History and lots to 250,318. Of this, 92% of Culture Collections. specimen holdings are available Acquisition highlights included online through the Atlas of Living the purchase of six contemporary Australia national biodiversity works sponsored by Telstra from data aggregation portal. the 32nd Telstra NATSIAA, the donation of three Geoff Todd works under the Australian COLLECTION Government’s Cultural Gifts DOCUMENTATION Program, and the purchase of a Stage 1 of the Digital Data work on paper by an unknown Ready project, supported by Pintupi artist collected at Papunya the Ian Potter Foundation, by Geoffrey Bardon in 1971. commenced. MAGNT’s digital Significant donations included a image assets were audited and collection of glass plate negatives staff training was conducted in of maritime scenes circa 1895, object photography and slide and a collection of pearl shell duplication. Over the next three phallyocrypts (langa-langarr) years, the Digital Data Ready with hair/bush string belts from project aims to implement

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 35 data standards and workflows, resulting in a significant increase in staff capacity and the availability of high resolution digital images of the collection. Through this project, MAGNT will be able to make the collection available online.

Following the successful implementation of EMu as the new collection management system for the Rock Art Collection, work progressed on the implementation for 25,560 History and Culture objects. Collection records were mapped, with data migrated to the new system.

COLLECTION ACCESS AND OUTREACH

Natural science collections management received and responded to 122 enquiries, and 27 professional researchers COLLECTION Condition reporting for Monster Pop! examined specimens held in the LOANS collection. Visiting researchers Celia (Sally) Brockwell, Tina The natural science collection Manne, Andriana Basiaco and provided 46 outgoing loans (597 Katherine Woo undertook work specimens) to researchers and on a number of significant six loans (18 specimens) were archaeological collections. returned to other institutions. Territory History and Culture collections saw 45 long term loans renewed. Incoming loans supported the exhibition program and included works from Indonesia for the exhibition Monster Pop!

36 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 CONSERVATION cultural material for loan STORAGE OF THE The following stocktakes were and exhibition. conducted: PROGRAM COLLECTION Four internships were undertaken • in conjunction with object Conservation staff provided A number of key projects were throughout the year, including re-housing projects; technical and scientific expertise undertaken to improve the two students from Europe. to support the care and housing of collection items • the maritime collection; and Conservation staff responded to maintenance of the collection in storage. This included the 30 public enquiries. • metal stores. and the delivery of the exhibition rehousing of: program. This included ongoing Integrated pest management is a Work continued to improve • South East Asian ornamental monitoring of environmental major component of preventative MAGNT’s disaster planning objects in new shelving units conditions, maintenance conservation practice, and all and preparation, including the and treatments of objects on collection stores were inspected • 232 works on paper preparation of five disaster permanent display and the regularly and fumigated. recovery trolleys for the 2015/16 • 68 bark paintings; and preparation of historic and cyclone season. • the rerolling 120 Asian textiles.

The wet store at MAGNT.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 37 REGIONAL OUTREACH

MAGNT won the Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in the redevelopment of the Cyclone Tracy exhibition. This funding was used to conduct three workshops in Disaster Planning for cultural collections. The workshops were by Kim Morris of Art and Archival who presented two workshops, in Darwin and Alice Springs.

The key element for training was a hands-on disaster scenario based around cyclone damage and flooding in a collection store. Participants were required to deal with a simulated disaster involving the recovery and treatment of water damaged collection items. Training focussed on teamwork, disaster management, prioritisation and material treatment.

The workshops provided an opportunity to involve staff from other cultural institutions in both Darwin and Alice Springs, with MAGNT covering the costs.

The Minister for Arts and Museums, the Hon Gary Higgins MP, and the Director of MAGNT, Marcus Schutenko, met with artists at Durrmu Arts, including Regina Wilson. The Director also met with community members in Wadeye to provide advice on legal 1 structure options for the Wadeye Museum.

The Director, Marcus Schutenko and Curator of Aboriginal Art, Luke Scholes, met with Will Stubbs and artists at Bukuk-Larrngay Mulka Arts Centre to discuss future collaborative opportunities.

Along with Anthropologist, Adam Macfie, the Director and Curator of Aboriginal Art attended the opening of the Yuendumu Men’s Museum.

2

1 MAGNT staff participating in disaster planning training at Fannie Bay Gaol.

2 The Minister for Arts and Museums, the Hon. Gary Higgins MP, and the Director of MAGNT, Marcus Schutenko, met with artists at Durrumu Arts, including Regina Wilson.

38 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 INDIGENOUS Institute in Washington DC, University highlighted the Funding from the Department of the Czech Republic and the importance of the knowledge Communications and the Arts REPATRIATION South Australian Museum at the held in the collection. A film for the Indigenous Repatriation PROGRAM request of senior Anindilyakwa was produced recounting the Program was extended for community leaders to enable a story of connection between the the 2016/17 financial year to The Indigenous Repatriation coordinated approach for the Western Aranda peoples and the allow time for a review and Program (IRP) at MAGNT preparations of repatriation to Strehlow Collection through the consultations among stakeholder has continued to build their homeland. genealogical records held at the institutions. This is an invaluable upon the engagement with centre. The Australian Research opportunity for MAGNT to traditional owners to identify Curators from Australian Council funded the project and a increase awareness at a national the provenance of secret institutions and traditional community screening was held at level of the pivotal role MAGNT and sacred objects held in owners from Central Australia the Hermannsburg School. plays in repatriation. the collection. Outcomes met in September at the negotiated with traditional Museum of Central Australia Indigenous Researcher, Shaun owners have resulted in (MCA) to discuss repatriation Angeles, was awarded an the return of objects or of secret sacred objects from Indigenous Fellowship with the safekeeping arrangements. the region held in national National Film and Sound Archive collections. This historical (NFSA) and he participated in the MAGNT led a community meeting initiated a dialogue for program in February 2016. This consultation process with the first time between cultural and program has led to the NFSA the Anindilyakwa people of institutional stakeholders, and prioritising the digital remastering Groote Eylandt, that saw traditional owners. of the TGH Strehlow 16mm the successful return of five film for 2016/17 as a project of ancestors in October 2015. Collaboration between MCA, national significance. The remains were brought to Hermannsburg Community MAGNT from the Smithsonian School, and Western Sydney

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 39 EMu intranet landing page to search the MAGNT Rock Art Collection.

ROCK ART

The Rock Art collection was art and the documentation of transparencies were labelled and University, Robin McKenzie developed over a 30 year period Aboriginal knowledge. catalogued according to their Australian National University and through the extensive field work map sheet number and site ID. Emily Miller, George Chaloupka The implementation of a pilot conducted by rock art specialist Honours Scholar 2016 worked program using new collection Sabine prepared a rock art Dr George Chaloupka OAM as collaborators examining and management software EMu for display showcasing contact FAHA. The collection comprises cataloguing rock art material Archaeology and Rock Art and art from the Wellington Range a comprehensive visual record of relating to Western Arnhem Land. IMu, an intranet application for for the Chief Minister’s office the Arnhem Land Plateau region. distributing data held within at Parliament House, Darwin. This includes approximately EMu was undertaken by Sabine She presented a paper at the 30,000 photographs, 3,500 Hoeng, Curator of Rock Art. Symposium ‘People, Images site recordings and associated and things: Re-evaluating field notes, annotated maps, Site information documents Indigenous cultural collections ethnographic recordings and and 11,051 transparencies in public institutions’, held at reports. Rock art research were catalogued and rehoused Museum Victoria. Researchers conducted by MAGNT includes in archival boxes. 1,088 Dr Cathryn Vasseleu, University cultural heritage conservation transparencies were digitised of Technology Sydney, Dr and management, typology, and 435 rock art photographs Sally May, Australian National chronology, anthropology of were uploaded to EMu. 767

40 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 ART

Aboriginal Art The collection of Aboriginal Northern Territory and Western In November 2015 the Director, is a stunning accompaniment Art and Material Culture has Australia for the development Marcus Schutenko was invited to MAGNT’s strong holdings of a regional focus on the Top of the exhibition Tjungungutja. to open the Papunya Tula Artists work from this period and region. End and the greater Northern Lisa Nolan, MAGNT Conservator annual ‘Pintupi’ exhibition, where This work will be displayed for Territory region with specific accompanied Luke to provide Scholes spoke on the preparation the first time in the exhibition strengths from the Tiwi Islands, invaluable information regarding of Tjungungutja. Tjungungutja. Arnhem Land and Western the conservation of MAGNT’s MAGNT acquired a significant Desert regions. In October 2015, significant collection of paintings work on paper by an unknown MAGNT reinstated the position from Papunya. The production of Pintupi artist created in Papunya of Curator of Aboriginal Art, Luke a short film and a series of short in 1971. This rare work, thought Scholes, who undertook interviews, were developed over to be the only remaining work not consultation and research in the two field trips. held in an institutional collection, Western Desert regions of the

Australian Art Exhibitions of works from the Collection development activities Dr Wendy Garden, Curator Walk Off and research for the Australian Art collection provide for the year included: of Australian Art conducted exhibition, Hot! Highlights from access and interpretation of curatorial research and a project the MAGNT Art Collection. • in March 2016 acquisition of a the collection through thematic that commemorated the 50th photograph by Mervyn Bishop exhibitions that contextualise anniversary of the Wave Hill of the historic handover of artworks in a meaningful manner land to the Gurindji people and encourage discussion of by Prime Minister Gough the visual arts and the world Whitlam; and around us. • the donation of three works The Australian art collection from the private collection encompasses 1,281 paintings, of Colin McDonald. The 941 prints, 80 sculptures and 403 works were by artist Geoff craft items by some of Australia’s Todd who resided in the most significant artists. Collection Northern Territory between priorities are quality works 1984 and 2000. by leading artists who have a connection to the Northern Territory or works that pertain specifically to the place and/or the people of the region. Robert Fielding, Milkali Kutju, Screenprint on fine art paper, edition of 5, 2015 winner of the Telstra Work on Paper, 32nd Telstra NATSIAA, MAGNT Collection

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 41 MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY Galeazzi Diving Bell being transported for conservation treatment. AND HISTORY

Paul Clark, Senior Curator of Paul submitted a chapter, ‘A Maritime Archaeology and short history of Don Isidro: A History conducted treatment United States Army Transport and returned to display a (USAT) WWII blockade-runner Solomon Islands War Canoe, wrecked off Bathurst Island on and commenced a major 19th February 1942.’; for a book conservation treatment for the to be published on the Northern Galeazzi Diving Bell. A generous Territory’s involvement in WWII. donation of a bronze swivel gun through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program was made by Ms Cheryl Halliday.

42 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 NORTHERN TERRITORY HISTORY

The Northern Territory has a rich and varied human historical record. Curator of Territory History, Jared Archibald, researches, collects, and curates the portion of this history in the post-contact period.

The Cyclone Tracy-40 Years On exhibition was awarded $20,000 in the Enriching Our Society/ Enhancing Our Culture & Lifestyle section as part of the Chief Minister’s Awards For Excellence in the Public Sector. Jared was one of three judges for the 1 Chief Minister’s NT History Book Awards, and gave the speech at 1 Remains of a Fowler Ploughing Engine at the award ceremony. Alrtunga goldfields.

He provided expert advice and 2 Unveiling of statue of Matthias Ulungura, Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island, 24 June 2016. content for government projects including the Bombing of Darwin Harbour Experience, Overland Telegraph Line mist holograms, and the Matthias Ulungura commemorative statue. He also went on a number of field trips to document historic sites in the Top End and Central Australia.

Extensive research was undertaken for publication purposes on the following topics:

• Toyoshima pistol

• the Chan Building; and

• the history of four wheel drives 2 in the Northern Territory.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 43 EARTH SCIENCES

The Earth Sciences collection to Finite Element Analysis to consists of two main areas: determine the nature of the forces rocks, minerals and meteorites the limb can withstand and test (Geology and Astronomy) and the hypothesis that this species fossils (Palaeontology). was using its forelimbs to a far greater extent than modern Palaeontology forms the core crocodiles. Adam continued research area for Earth Sciences to prepare a disarticulated at MAGNT; the collection also skull found in 2015 allowing houses significant holdings examination of the individual skull of meteorites and tektites. bones from all angles. The palaeontology collection includes the largest collection of Another highlight was description significant vertebrate fossils from and naming of a four million year the Alcoota fossil site. Databased old skull from the Tirari Desert, 1 specimens number 13,565 and near Lake Eyre. The new species are primarily displayed at the was identified by Adam in 1 Baru-model. Museum of Central Australia. collaboration with Neville Pledge, Honorary Associate of the South 2 Skull of newly described crocodile species. Senior Curator of Earth Sciences, Australian Museum. Adam Yates, worked on a major project to name, describe and The 15th biennial Conference on investigate the biology of a new Australasian Vertebrate Evolution, species of Baru crocodile from Palaeontology and Systematics Alcoota. This large hyper-robust (CAVEPS) was hosted by the crocodile is represented by MCA from 1-5 September 2015. several skulls and bones from the The conference was attended rest of the skeleton that display by 53 professional and non remarkable robusticity and large professionals. Keynote talks were muscle attachment areas. The given by Peter Murray (MAGNT, project is in collaboration with retired), Richard Cosgrove (La Ada Klinkhamer, University of Trobe University) and Anusuya New England and Matthew Chinsamy-Turan (University of Bonnan, Stockton University, Cape Town). A three-day pre- New Jersey. conference trip took attendees to remote fossil localities south The bones of the forelimb were of Alice Springs, while an CT scanned and Klinkhamer overnight post-conference used the data to reconstruct a trip took them to the Northern complete 3D digital model of the Territory’s premier vertebrate forelimb. The individual bones fossil locality of Alcoota. 2 of this model will be subjected

44 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 1 Baru-model.

2 Skull of newly described crocodile species.

1 2

ALCOOTA FOSSIL SITE

The 2016 Alcoota field season Excavations included: of the Alcoota emu and will Staff engaged with the local was held from 8–31 May. The serve as the holotype of a Indigenous community and the • the partial pelvis of a powerful trip was run by Adam Yates, new species. The scientific site was visited by community thylacine, or ‘territory tiger’, Senior Curator of Earth Sciences description of this species elders and school children Thylacinus potens with the assistance of Jared is in preparation and will be from Engawala. Archibald, Curator of Territory • the partial tarsometatarsus given an Arrernte name.

History and eight volunteers. (foot bone) of a large eagle, An ecological highlight was the only the second ever found at Heavy rains at the beginning and successful removal of all buffel the site and the first found by end of the trip reduced the total grass from the scientific reserve MAGNT; and excavation time by several days. for the first time. The voluntary Despite this, 424 catalogued • recovery of a complete eradication program is run by specimens were excavated and tarsometatarsus of a new retired botanist and longtime 1 Senior Curator of Earth Sciences, Adam Yates, at South Pit, Alcoota. brought back to the Museum of diminutive species of emu. volunteer Peter Latz. Central Australia. This is the first complete bone 2 Adam Yates working under lights in South Pit, Alcoota.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 45 MARINE SCIENCES

Invertebrates Molluscs collection now boasts national – the most abundant animal Three publications dealt with strengths in nudibranchs, in Darwin Harbour. Richard range extensions of molluscs, Malacology is the scientific study bivalves and marine pests. participated and presented possibly attributable to climate of molluscs. The Mollusca is papers at conferences and change. Richard worked closely numerically the second largest The challenge of a major workshops in Coffs Harbour, with Northern Territory Fisheries phylum of comprising taxonomic review of the Darwin and Sydney. and the National Task Group snails, nudibranchs, clams, numerically largest family of on marine biosecurity issues, chitons and cephalopods with bivalves (Tellinidae) saw Dr Richard's major publication was identifying intercepted suspect 200,000 species worldwide. Richard Willan, Senior Curator of an overview of molluscs marine and terrestrial pests and Aspects of malacology being Molluscs reassess 2000 lots and of the Kimberley region, Western providing advice on containment investigated at MAGNT include make changes to the database Australia. This monograph, and/or eradication. , systematics, and rehouse the entire family co-written with staff from the nomenclature, ecology, within the collection store. Western Australian Museum, behaviour, distribution and synthesised information of Richard led an interpretive field Indigenous knowledge. MAGNT’s 1,784 species accumulated by trip for the public revealing the collection of molluscs comprises Australian museums from 1821 microscopic Wulguru cuspidata 56,339 fully databased lots. The to 2008.

Pearly Nautilus.

46 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Annelids He established key research collaborations with Geosciences The Annelid collection focuses Australia, Canberra, involving on marine polychaete worms. provision of polychaete feeding Research is directed towards guild data for an ecological understanding biodiversity of the analysis of the polychaetes of highly diverse and ecologically the seafloor of Joseph Bonaparte important polychaetes of the Gulf, and with the Deutsches tropical Indo-Pacific. Elektronen-Synchrotron on Senior Curator of Annelids, research on R. multicaudata Dr Chris Glasby, undertook in collaborative project 'Living collaborative research and in a labyrinth: insights into the published five papers. He interaction between a branching presented research results at annelid and its host '. three international conferences Fieldwork at Roebuck Bay, and workshops including: Western Australia was conducted biodiversity knowledge of as part of a survey of the freshwater polychaetes at invertebrate biodiversity of mud 3D-reconstruction of the branched morphology of the annelid Ramisyllis AquaRes in Brussels, Belgium; flats in relation to wading bird mutlicaudata inside the canal system network of the sponge, Petrosia sp. with co-author Dr Anja Schulze, conservation in collaboration Specimen from Darwin Harbour. Photograph: Joerg Hammel genetic and reproductive with Department of Parks and diversity of Palolo Worms at the Wildlife and Research Annual Meeting of the Society Management, Western Australia, for Integrative & Comparative and a team of international Biology in Portland, Oregon biologists studying wading and at the 12th International bird diet and ecology. A set Polychaete Conference in Cardiff, of reference specimens from Wales. Chris presented new the survey will be lodged with insights into the reproduction MAGNT, considerably broadening of branching syllid of Darwin the geographic scope and Harbour, Ramisyllis multicaudata, breadth of the Annelid collection. and on the diversity of the family Nereididae in the western Indian Ocean.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 47 Vertebrates Conservation Biology and Genome Biology and Evolution Fishes relating to species rediscovery, Fishes are the world’s most captive breeding and speciose vertebrates, and their reintroduction in threatened variety staggers the imagination. fishes, and evolutionary position Working on this group offers new of ancient bonytongues. discoveries, especially in the Michael was an invited speaker biologically diverse yet poorly at the Australian and New Guinea explored northern Australia. Fishes Association convention, Research on fishes at MAGNT Port Macquarie; and presented involves a combination of field a paper at the 4th International work, applied laboratory studies Conference on Biological and investigation of the collection Science, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. combined with public programs and science communication Development and project to promote awareness and management for the Field Guide conservation. to Freshwater Fishes of the Kimberley project continued, The Bush Blitz Species Discovery with an $80,000 grant in Program remains an important partnership with Melbourne part of research activity at the University, Murdoch University, museum (www.bushblitz.org. Museum Victoria and Western au). Dr Michael Hammer, Curator Australian Museum. of Fishes was a participant in the Olkola Country Bush Blitz, A new study was initiated with a Cape York Peninsula. Reports successful $30,000 grant from the were completed on this survey Australian Biological Resources Specimen gathering field trip. and a recent survey to Judbarra/ Study, National Taxonomy Gregory National Park NT, with Research Grant Programme for associated museum records the project ‘Taxonomic Revisions now accessible via the Atlas of in Australian Rainbowfish’ over Living Australia. three years in partnership with expert Dr Gerry Allen. Notable publications included three papers in international journals, Biological Conservation,

48 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Support MAGNT receives core funding from the Northern Territory Government for operational activities. Community and philanthropic support is essential for the organisation to thrive. This support is invaluable to build the collection and to increase opportunities for audience engagement. In November 2015, MAGNT appointed a Development Manager to pursue strategic projects. In May 2016, an Ambassador Program was established, creating a rich network of champions in the community to assist with development ambitions. MAGNT acknowledges the ongoing support of the MAGNT Foundation.

AMBASSADORS The Hon. Austin Asche AC QC & Dr. Val Asche AM Jacqueline Healy

Sarah Body Ian Kew

Michael Bridge Simon Maddocks

Robyn Cahill Daryl Manzie

Sue Carthew Colin McDonald QC

Darlene Chin & Darryl Thomas Allan Myers AC QC

Meriel Corbett-Weir The Hon. Tom Pauling AO QC

Britta Decker Libby Prell

Bruce Fadelli AM Neville Pantazis

Charlie Falanga Ann Phelan

Dominic Fracaro AO Jeff Pinkerton OAM & Marilyn Pinkerton

Professor Helen Garnett PSM FAICD FTSE Michael Sitzler

Karen Green Penni Tastula

Nick Hanigan & Janet Hanigan

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 49 MAGNT FOUNDATION 2015 / 2016 DONORS DONORS PARTNERS Sarah Body Professor Helen Garnett PSM GOLD Government FAICD FTSE (Chairperson) Allan Myers AC QC Robyn Cahill Northern Territory Government

Khami Aughterson Geoffrey Hassall OAM Sue Carthew Creative Partnerships Australia

Janie Mason SILVER Meriel Corbett-Weir Foundations Wayne McGeoch & Ian Potter Foundation Annie McCall Bruce Fadelli AM Vicki McGeoch Gordon Darling Foundation Mary O’Brien Framed, The Darwin Gallery NT Link MAGNT Foundation Ken Suter, Treasurer Nick Hanigan & BRONZE Janet Hanigan Jo Vandermark Michael Bridge PROGRAM PARTNERS Jacqueline Healy Amelia Vellar Darlene Chin & Darryl Thomas National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Colin McDonald QC Dominic Fracaro AO Telstra The Hon. Tom Pauling AO QC Professor Helen Garnett Australia Council for the Arts PSM FAICD FTSE Marcus Schutenko Tjungunguta exhibition Ian Kew Penni Tastula Australia Council for the Arts

Professor Simon Maddocks Indigenous Repatriation Jeff Pinkerton OAM & Program Marilyn Pinkerton Commonwealth Government, Department of Communications Michael Sitzler and the Arts

50 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Commercial Activity

Cornucopia Museum Lyons Cottage Defence of Darwin MAGNT Venue Hire Café Located on the Esplanade in Experience MAGNT is set among tropical Cornucopia Museum Café has Darwin’s central business district, The Defence of Darwin gardens on Darwin's picturesque been part of MAGNT for almost Lyons Cottage is operated by Experience tells the story of coastline and offers a variety 20 years. The Café has a tropical Aboriginal Bush Traders under an Darwin's role in World War II and of event spaces for corporate feel and serves fresh wholesome operational agreement with the is dedicated to the period 1932 functions and for individuals to food. The relaxed atmosphere Board of MAGNT. to 1945. entertain in a contemporary and and friendly service makes it iconic museum setting. Aboriginal Bush Traders is an The Royal Australian Artillery a unique venue for weddings, initiative of Ironbark Aboriginal Association operates the Defence Spaces include: corporate functions and special Corporation Inc. and provides of Darwin Experience under an occasion events. • front lawns for major dinners, support to Indigenous people operational agreement with the award ceremonies, concerts Cornucopia Museum Café is wanting to engage in economic Board of MAGNT. and public events operated by 2fresh under an activities in a sustainable way. operational agreement with the • 125-seat theatrette Board of MAGNT. • Maritime Undercroft, an external venue with stunning The Store at the Museum sea views The Store at the Museum offers a wide range of souvenirs, books • versatile natural amphitheatre and gift items to MAGNT’s visitors. The Store features MAGNT Shop catalogues and books from Online shop selling museum permanent and temporary merchandise and publications, exhibitions. managed by MAGNT. The Store at the Museum is The Museum of Central Australia, operated by Anna Priore under an Alice Springs stocks a range of operational agreement with the merchandise for visitors to the Board of MAGNT. Araluen Precinct.

The Store at the Museum.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 51 Crowd at the opening awards ceremony of the 32nd Telstra NATSIAA. Photograph: Fiona Morrison

52 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Our People MEMBERS and Development Corporation and the National Centre for Janet Chisholm (from April Vocational Education Research. 2016) has been a Northern She is a Fellow of the Academy OUR BOARD Territory resident for over 30 years of Technological Sciences and and along with her husband, is Engineering and the Australian MAGNT is governed by the Board owner of Napperby Station, north Institute of Company Directors. west of Alice Springs. Chisholm of the Museum and Art Gallery of is also a director and owner of Ian Kew is the Chief Executive Tilmouth Well Roadhouse on the the Northern Territory, a statutory Officer for Airport Development Tanami Highway and co-director Group Pty Ltd which has interests and owner of Hair Today, a body established under the in Darwin International, Alice hair and beauty salon in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Museum and Art Gallery of the Springs. Chisholm has served airports. Kew graduated with as a board member of the Royal Northern Territory Act 2014. an economics degree from Flying Doctor Service (Central Monash University. He was with Operations) for over 15 years, Exxon for two years and was was previously a Commissioner The Board is responsible for and up to 10 members appointed then with Shell Australia for 20 of Northern Territory Tourist the effective management for a three-year term (maximum years prior to joining Northern Commission, a Board member of MAGNT and is directly of two terms). As a statutory Territory Airports in 2001. At of Tourism Central Australia and accountable to the Northern authority, the Board is responsible Shell Australia, Kew worked has sat on numerous Economic Territory Government, through the for the management, operation, in a variety of oil marketing, Development Committees. Minister for Arts and Museums. and development of MAGNT and operations, change management, The Board consists of a chair the collection. strategy and special project Professor Helen Garnett is positions in Hobart, Sydney, Chair of the Museums and Art Brisbane, Darwin and Melbourne. Galleries of the Northern Territory Previously, Kew has been on Foundation. Formerly Vice the Board of the Automobile Chancellor of Charles Darwin CHAIR Association of the Northern University from 2003 until 2008 Territory, Director of the Australian Allan Myers AC QC is a senior of Australia. In January 2016, she is now Emeritus Professor at Airports Association, was barrister. He has served on the Myers was appointed Companion both Charles Darwin University Chair of the Darwin Symphony Board of MAGNT since 2012 and of the Order of Australia for and the University of Wollongong. Orchestra and the Charles Darwin is currently Chair of the National eminent service to the community Garnett also serves as Chair University Foundation and a Gallery of Australia, a Governor through philanthropic leadership of Delta Electricity, Chair of National Councillor for Creative of the Ian Potter Foundation and in support of major visual arts, the Australian Centre for Plant Partnerships Australia. He is also Chairman of the Grattan Institute. higher education, medical Functional Genomics, and is a a Fellow of the Australian Institute Myers was awarded a Centenary research and not-for-profit non-executive Director of Carbon of Company Directors. Medal in 2003 and, in 2007, was organisations, to the law, and to Energy Limited, Sugar Research made an Officer of the Order professional learning programs. Australia, Grains Research

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 53 Libby (Elizabeth) Prell (from Michael Sitzler has been Ervin Vidor AM (until May 2016) is an AICD qualified directly involved in construction September 2015) is a property business professional who has for over 30 years. He is Managing developer with significant lived in Alice Springs for 36 Director of Sitzler Bros Pty Ltd holdings in Australia, New years. Prell is the co-proprietor of and also Director of Sitzler Pty Zealand and Europe. Vidor is NT Link, a transportable buildings Ltd. Sitzler directs the leadership currently Executive Chairman of business established 30 years and management of all Sitzler Toga Group of Companies. ago, which employs 70+ people Bros projects. He has extensive and has operations in Darwin and hands-on experience in land and Peter Whitehead is a Alice Springs. Prell has served property investment, building and research scientist, with his on the Development Consent civil engineering, construction contributions to conservation Authority, is a Life Member of management, project management recognised Tourism Central Australia, and management and business through appointments to the is current Chair of Olive Pink development. He has managed boards of Kakadu, Nitmiluk Botanic Gardens and a Board the successful delivery of Sitzler’s and Garig national parks. He is member of St Philips College. property development activities Commissioner of the NT Parks throughout the Northern Territory and Wildlife Commission and Mark Rowberry (until including residential subdivisions, a member of the NT Heritage February 2016) is a certified commercial precincts, retail Advisory Council. practising accountant and plazas, apartment buildings and Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr- has been a commercial tax industrial support facilities. adviser to businesses for Baumann (until May 2016) more than 25 years. Previous John (Geoffrey) Stirk is a was the Northern Territory's first partnership roles have been practising lawyer in Alice Springs Indigenous school teacher and is held with major accounting and has been a Northern Territory now Principal of St Francis Xavier and consulting firms such as resident for more than 30 years. School at Daly River. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd Stirk served two terms as the Ungunmerr-Baumann is a and Horwath Australia. Rowberry President of the Northern Territory respected elder in her community is currently Managing Director Law Society and was a member of Nauiyu where she founded and Principal Adviser with 360 of the Law Council of Australia for the Merrepen Arts Centre and Business Advisory, a firm he four years. Stirk recently retired has served multiple times on established specialising in tax from the Board of Riding for the the local council. She is also an and commercial advisory work Disabled Australia Ltd. after six artist and is a major influence for family owned and managed years of service, the last three in the spiritual life of Daly River, enterprises. Predominantly as Chairperson. embracing both her Catholic faith working from Darwin and and traditional Aboriginal beliefs. Adelaide, Rowberry services clients all over Australia.

54 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Attendance of each Board member to Board and Committee meetings for the period July 2015–June 2016

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AUDIT, RISK AND COLLECTIONS AND BOARD MEETINGS COMPLIANCE CHAN PROJECT ACQUISITIONS FUNDRAISING

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. eligible attended eligible attended eligible attended eligible attended eligible attended to attend to attend to attend to attend to attend

A Myers 6 6 5 5 3 3 4 4 4 4

M Rowberry 5 5 4 4 ------

M Ungunmerr-Baumann 6 1 ------

I Kew 6 6 5 5 3 3 - - 4 4

H Garnett 6 5 - - 2 2 - - 4 4

M Sitzler 6 5 - - 3 2 - - 4 3

J Stirk 6 6 - - - - 4 4 - -

E Vidor 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 - -

P Whitehead 6 6 - - 3 3 4 4 - -

J Chisholm 1 1 ------

L Prell 1 1 ------

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 55 OUR STAFF Curatorial Senior Curator of Maritime Archaeology Paul Clark Directorate & History Marcus Schutenko Director Chris Glasby Senior Curator of Annelids David Anderson Assistant Director Corporate Services Dr Richard Willan Senior Curator of Molluscs Louise Tegart Assistant Director Content & Innovation Jared Archibald Curator of Territory History Simone Crothers Executive Assistant Dr Wendy Garden Curator of Australian Art Dr Michael Hammer Curator of Fishes Development Sabine Hoeng Curator of Rock Art Jasmine Watterson Development Manager Dr AJ (Sandy) Bruce Emeritus Curator of Marine Invertebrates Corporate Services Paul Horner Emeritus Curator of Terrestrial Animals Dr Helen Larson Emeritus Curator of Fishes Visva Hafeel Finance Manager Dr Daena Murray Emeritus Curator of Visual Art Facilities & Operational Ricci McDonald Dr Barry Russell Emeritus Curator of Fishes Services Manager Emeritus Curator of Indigenous Art Dinorah Morahan Administration Support Officer Margie West & Material Culture Marie Neenan Finance Officer Dr Graham Brown Research Associate Kelly Rau Administration & HR Coordinator Charlotte Watson Research Associate Peter Van Roden Facilities Maintenance Officer Gloria Nasir Senior Cleaner Engagement Nenita Adolfo Cleaner Rebecca Renshaw Engagement Manager Christian Drilon Cleaner Michael Barritt Engagement Coordinator Collections Management Jane Burbidge Customer Service Officer Hardy Dunkel Customer Service Officer Christine Tarbett-Buckley Head of Collections Bob Edwards Customer Service Officer Penelope (Poppy) Searle Registrar Aengus Munro Customer Service Officer Senior Collections Manager, Gavin Dally Elvira Pertudo Customer Service Officer Natural Sciences Shekh Ahsan Visitor Engagement Officer Lisa Nolan Conservator Liam Delacruz Visitor Engagement Officer Sandra Yee Conservator Julie Duffy Visitor Engagement Officer Suzanne (Sue) Horner Technical Officer, Natural Sciences Victoria Kellie Visitor Engagement Officer Samantha Lillie Technical Officer, Collections Stephanie Martin Visitor Engagement Officer Rebecca Mirams Technical Officer, Collections Tamarel Wright Visitor Engagement Officer Rex Williams Technical Officer, Natural Sciences

56 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Exhibitions

Garrett Donnelly Acting Exhibitions Manager Carrie Mulford Exhibitions Officer Pep (Antony) Van Display Technician Papenrecht Wendy Wood Exhibitions Coordinator

Museum of Central Australia

Felicity Green Manager, Museum of Central Australia Shaun Angeles IRP Research Assistant Adam Macfie Anthropologist Tonielle Saunders Office Manager Curator of Aboriginal Art & Luke Scholes Material Culture Adam Yates Senior Curator of Earth Sciences

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 57 OUR PEOPLE: A SNAPSHOT

Employment type

STAFF EFT 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 Full Time 32 43 32 44

Part time 4 1 2.65 0.8

Casual 3 7 1.4 3.3

Total Staff 39 51 36.05 48.1

2014-15 2015-16

MAGNT Board staff 2 23

Northern Territory Government staff 37 28

Employees by Salary

NUMBER OF STAFF FEMALE MALE SALARY RANGE 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16

$0–$59,999 14 16 7 9 7 7

$60,000–$79,000 6 9 4 7 2 2

$80,000–99,000 8 9 7 6 1 3

$100,000–$119,000 10 13 2 5 8 8

$120,000 + 1 4 0 2 1 2

Total staff 39 51 20 29 19 22

58 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 MAGNT Employees by age and gender

14 Female

Male 12

10

8

No. Employees 6

4

2

0 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over

Age (years)

Staff undertook a range of training courses during 2015-2016 including:

• Advanced Graduate Certificate in Arts • Diploma of Human Resource Management (Cultural Materials Conservation) • EMu Collection management database training • BOXI finance training • Made it to Manager • Corporate Induction • Performance Evaluation System • Combat bullying management program • NT Government records management system (TRIM) • Cross cultural training • Museum Leadership program • Disaster preparedness training

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 59 Work Health Safety

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Activities were undertaken to ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act and the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (WRC Act)

• regular news stories published • participation in awareness Hazard and Incident Reporting on the Department of Arts and information sessions, Incidents Museums intranet guidance and support for active engagement in hazard TYPE OF INCIDENT 2014-15 2015-16 • MAGNT participates and and incident reporting for seeks guidance from the Hit by object 2 - Darwin and Alice Springs, Department of Arts and ensuring a safer workplace. Hit object 1 - Museums WHS committee Body stress - -

Mental factors - 2

Slips, Trips and Falls - 1

Vehicle Incidents & Other - 3

No hazards were reported

60 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Financial Statements

GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory for the year ended 30 June 2016.

OVERVIEW

This section of the report provides an analysis of the financial outcome of the Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) for the year ended 30 June 2016.

Financial Performance In 2014-15, MAGNT made a surplus of $189K against a budget of $225K.

In 2015-16, MAGNT made a deficit of $131K against a budget surplus of $125K.

The operating result is shown graphically below.

Income Expenses

8632 8500 8500 8501

8338

8149 8000 8000

7500 7500

7000 7000 2014-2015 2015-2016 2014-2015 2015-2016

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 61 3% 2% 1%

Income Grants and subsidies revenue MAGNT received income of $8.5 Sales of goods and services million in 2015-16, a $255,000 decrease compared to budget. Rental income

MAGNT is funded predominately Interest revenue through Northern Territory’s Department of Arts and Museums. Grants from other external funding bodies are the next highest income source. MAGNT also generates income from the 94% Commonwealth Government, philanthropic organisations and sponsors, as well as from charges for goods and services supplied, rent and interest.

Expenses Employee expenses MAGNT incurred $8.6 million 18% Purchase of goods and services in expenses during 2015-16 in the delivery of its programs Property management and services, a $2,000 increase Depreciation and amortisation (0%) compared to budget. Grants and subsidies expenses (0%) 47% Payments to employees and purchase of goods and services account for 82 percent of 35% MAGNT’s outlays. Payments of grants and subsidies and property maintenance are the other major MAGNT expenses.

62 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 BALANCE SHEET

The balance sheet provides a summary of MAGNT’s balances at the end of the financial year for assets, liabilities and equity.

Assets Liabilities Equity Cash Flow Statement MAGNT’s assets at 30 June 2016 MAGNT’s liabilities at 30 June Equity reflects MAGNT’s net The Cash Flow statement totaled $2.3 million. 2016 totaled $2.0 million assets less the liabilities. Equity provides information on how as at June 2016 was $347,000. cash was received and spent The balance of assets The balance of liabilities during the year. consists of: consists of: Statement of Changes MAGNT’s cash balances were • cash balances of $2.1 million, • advances received of in Equity $2.1 million at 30 June 2016. representing cash held in a $830,000 representing the Capital relates to cash and financial institution and petty amount owed to the NTG for assets that have been transferred The cash flows are summarised cash and floats; accounts payable, payroll directly to MAGNT. as follows: and corporate cards paid on • receivables of $102,000 MAGNT’s behalf; Movements in capital of $95,000 2015-16 representing the amount that relate to the transfer of a $’000 is owed to MAGNT for goods • payables of $366,000 hologram asset at Lyons Cottage Operating activities and services provided and representing the amount by the Department of Tourism delivered; owed to creditors for goods and at 30 June 2016 totaled Operating Cash received 9,270 and services purchased and • prepaid expenses of $4,000 $289,000. received; and Less: Cash spent -8,934 representing expenses that There was no reserve for have been paid before the • provisions for employee Net Decrease/Increase 2015-16. 336 goods or services were entitlements of $465,000 such in Cash Held received or provided; and as recreation leave, leave Accumulated funds move each Financing activities loading and leave fares to year by the profit or loss of • property, plant and equipment MAGNT. In 2015-16, accumulated reflect the cost in present Advance received 839 of $145,000. day dollars of employee funds have been reduced to $58,000 as a result of the Cash at Beginning of entitlements that are to be 922 financial year paid in the future; and operating deficit of $131,000. Cash at End of • other liability of $340,000 2,097 Financial Year representing unearned revenue.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 63 BOARD OF THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY FINANCIAL REPORT

CERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS We certify that the attached financial statements for the Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory have been prepared from proper accounts and records in accordance with the prescribed format, the Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Directions.

We further state that the information set out in the Comprehensive Operating Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and notes to and forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial performance and cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2016 and the financial position on that date.

At the time of signing, we are not aware of any circumstances that would render the particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate.

Allan Myers AC QC Marcus Schutenko CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR

Date: 3 October 2016 Date: 3 October 2016

64 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 COMPREHENSIVE OPERATING STATEMENT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

2016 2015 NOTE $000 $000

INCOME Grants and subsidies revenue 3 7,945 7,780 Sales of goods and services 265 364 Rental income 189 161 Interest revenue 102 33 TOTAL INCOME 8,501 8,338

EXPENSES Employee expenses 4,024 3,830 Administrative expenses Purchases of goods and services 4 2,974 2,448 Property management 1,583 1,492 Depreciation and amortisation 8 26 25 Grants and subsidies expenses 25 354 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,632 8,149 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (131) 189

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - - TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - -

COMPREHENSIVE RESULT (131) 189

The Comprehensive Operating Statement is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 65 BALANCE SHEET

As at 30 June 2016

2016 2015

NOTE $000 $000

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and deposits 5 2,097 922 Receivables 6 102 226 Inventories 7 - - Prepayments 4 139 Other assets - 8 Total Current Assets 2,203 1,295

Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 8 145 76 Total Non-Current Assets 145 76 TOTAL ASSETS 2,348 1,371

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Advances received 9 830 - Payables 10 366 296 Provisions 11 330 396 Other liabilities 12 340 134 Total Current Liabilities 1,866 826

Non-Current Liabilities Provisions 11 135 162 Total Non-Current Liabilities 135 162 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,001 988 NET ASSETS 347 383

EQUITY Capital 289 194 Accumulated funds 58 189 TOTAL EQUITY 347 383

The Balance Sheet is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

66 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 June 2016

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN EQUITY AT COMPREHENSIVE THEIR CAPACITY EQUITY AT 1 JULY 15 RESULT AS OWNERS 30 JUNE 16 $000 $000 $000 $000 2015-16 Accumulated Funds 189 (131) - 58 189 (131) - 58

Capital – Transactions with Owners

Equity injections Equity transfers in 195 - 95 290 Other equity injections 596 - - 596

Equity withdrawals Capital withdrawal (597) - - (597) 194 - 95 289

TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 383 (131) 95 347

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN EQUITY AT COMPREHENSIVE THEIR CAPACITY EQUITY AT 1 JULY 14 RESULT AS OWNERS 30 JUNE 15 $000 $000 $000 $000 2014-15 Accumulated Funds - 189 - 189 - 189 - 189

Capital – Transactions with Owners

Equity injections Equity transfers in - - 195 195 Other equity injections - - 596 596

Equity withdrawals Capital withdrawal - - (597) (597) - - 194 194

TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR - 189 194 383

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 67 CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended 30 June 2016

2016 2015

NOTE $000 $000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating Receipts Grants and subsidies received 8,593 7,780 Receipts from sales of goods and services 575 799 Interest received 102 33 Total Operating Receipts 9,270 8,612

Operating Payments Payments to employees (4,202) (3,183) Payments for goods and services (4,707) (4,152) Grants and subsidies paid (25) (354) Total Operating Payments (8,934) (7,689) Net Cash From/(Used in) Operating Activities 13 336 923

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Financing Receipts Advances received 839 - Other equity injections - 596 Total Financing Receipts 839 596

Financing Payments Equity withdrawals - (597) Total Financing Payments - (597) Net Cash From/(Used in) Financing Activities 839 (1) Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 1,175 922 Cash at beginning of financial year 922 - CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 5 2,097 922

The Cash Flow Statement is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

68 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 INDEX OF NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1. Objectives and Funding 2. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies INCOME 3. Grants and Subsidies Revenue EXPENSES 4. Purchase of Goods and Services ASSETS 5. Cash and Deposits 6. Receivables 7. Inventories 8. Property, Plant and Equipment LIABILITIES 9. Advance Received 10. Payables 11. Provisions 12. Other Liabilities OTHER DISCLOSURES 13. Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 14. Financial Instruments 15. Commitments 16. Events Subsequent to Balance Date 17. Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 18. Write Offs, Postponements, Waivers, Gifts and Ex gratia Payments 19. Budgetary Information

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 69 1. OBJECTIVES 2. STATEMENT of the preparation of the financial amendments to AASB 9 and statements, all intra agency numerous other Standards. The AND FUNDING OF SIGNIFICANT transactions and balances have standard does not impact the The objective of the Museum ACCOUNTING been eliminated. financial statements. and Art Gallery of the Northern POLICIES Except where stated, the financial AASB 2014-8 Amendments Territory (MAGNT) is to statements have also been to Australian Accounting maintain the highest standards a) Statement of Compliance prepared in accordance with the Standards arising from of excellence in preserving, The financial statements have historical cost convention. AASB 9 This Standard makes researching, exhibiting and been prepared in accordance amendments to AASB 9 communicating the record of The form of MAGNT financial with the requirements of the Financial Instruments (December natural history, art and peoples of statements is also consistent with Financial Management Act and 2009) and AASB 9 Financial the Northern Territory and region. the requirements of Australian related Treasurer’s Directions. Instruments (December 2010). Accounting Standards. The The mission of MAGNT is The Financial Management Act These amendments arise from effects of all relevant new ‘making sense of the world by requires MAGNT to prepare the issuance of AASB 9 Financial and revised Standards and discovering and interpreting the financial statements for the Instruments in December 2014. Interpretations issued by the past and present for the future’. year ended 30 June 2016 The standard does not impact Australian Accounting Standards based on the form determined by the financial statements. MAGNT was established on the Treasurer. Board (AASB) that are effective 1 July 2014 and as a statutory for the current annual reporting AASB 2015-3 Amendments authority under the Museum The financial statements of period have been evaluated. to Australian Accounting and Art Gallery of the Northern MAGNT include: Standards arising from the The standards and interpretations Territory Act 2014, the Board of withdrawal of AASB 1031 1) Certification of the and their impacts are: MAGNT is responsible for the Financial Statements; Materiality The standard management, operation and AASB 1048 Interpretation of completes the withdrawal of 2) Comprehensive Operating development of MAGNT. Standards This reflects amended references to AASB 1031 in Statement; versions of Interpretations arising all Australian Accounting MAGNT is predominantly funded 3) Balance Sheet; in relation to amendments to Standards and Interpretations, by, and is dependent on, the AASB 9 Financial Instruments allowing the standard to Northern Territory Government 4) Statement of Changes and consequential amendments effectively be withdrawn. The through the Department of Arts in Equity; arising from the issuance of standard does not impact the and Museums. The financial 5) Cash Flow Statement; and AASB 15 Revenue from financial statements. statements encompass all funds Contracts with Customers. through which the MAGNT 6) Applicable explanatory notes AASB 2014-1 Amendments The standard does not impact controls resources to carry out its to the Financial Statements. to Australian Accounting the financial statements. functions and deliver outputs. Standards (Part E - Financial b) Basis of Accounting AASB 2013-9 Amendments Instruments) Part E of this The financial statements have to Australian Accounting Standard defers the application been prepared using the accrual Standards [Part C Financial date of AASB 9 Financial basis of accounting, which Instruments] Part C of this Instruments to annual recognises the effect of financial Standard amends AASB 9 reporting periods beginning transactions and events when Financial Instruments to add on or after 1 January 2018. they occur, rather than when cash Chapter 6 Hedge accounting The standard does not impact is paid out or received. As part and makes consequential the financial statements.

70 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations Issued but not yet effective:

At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the Standards and Interpretations listed below were in issue but not yet effective:

EFFECTIVE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING IMPACT ON PERIODS BEGINNING FINANCIAL STANDARD/INTERPRETATION SUMMARY ON OR AFTER STATEMENTS

New requirements for the classification AASB 9 Financial Instruments (December and measurement of financial assets and The impact on the 2014), AASB 2014-7 Amendments to liabilities, a forward looking 'expected loss' financial statements 1 January 2018 Australian Accounting Standards arising impairment model and a substantially is expected to be from AASB 9 (December 2014) changed approach to hedge accounting are immaterial. introduced through AASB 9. AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with The impact on the AASB 15 replaces AASB 118 revenue and Customers, AASB 2014-5 Amendments to financial statements AASB 111 Construction Contracts and few 1 January 2018 Australian Accounting Standards arising is expected to be revenue-related interpretations. from AASB 15 immaterial. AASB 14 permits first-time adopters of Australian Accounting Standards who The impact on the conduct rate regulated activities to financial statements AASB 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts 1 January 2016 continue to account for amounts related is expected to be to rate regulation in accordance with their immaterial. previous GAAP. AASB 1057 is introduced to move the application paragraphs previously contained The impact on the AASB 1057 Application of Accounting in each Australian Accounting Standard financial statements 1 January 2016 Standards (or interpretation), unchanged into a is expected to be new standard AASB 1057 Application of immaterial. Australian Accounting Standards. AASB 2014-1 Amendments to The impact on the Part D of AASB 2014-1 makes consequential Australian Accounting Standards [Part financial statements amendments arising from the issuance of 1 January 2016 D Consequential arising from AASB 14 is expected to be AASB 14. Regulatory Deferral Accounts] immaterial. AASB 2015-6 Amendments to Australian The impact on the New note disclosure to include remuneration Accounting Standards – Extending Related financial statements of Key Management Personnel (KMP) and 1 July 2016 Party Disclosures to Not-for-Profit Public is expected to be related party transactions. Sector Entities [AASB 10, 124 and 1049] immaterial. The standard clarify how to account AASB 2016-1 Amendments to Australian for deferred tax assets related to debt The impact on the Accounting Standards-Recognition of instruments measured at fair value, financial statements 1 January 2017 Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses particularly where changes in the market is expected to be [AASB 112] interest rate decrease the fair value of a debt immaterial. instrument below cost.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 71 At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the following standards and interpretations were in issue and are expected to have a potential impact on the financial statements of MAGNT in future accounting periods:

EFFECTIVE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING IMPACT ON PERIODS BEGINNING FINANCIAL STANDARD/INTERPRETATION SUMMARY ON OR AFTER STATEMENTS

The standard and its interpretation are AASB 2014-7 Amendments to Australian Amends various AAS's to reflect the changes expected to have a 1 January 2018 Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 as a result of AASB 9. potential impact on the financial statements for future reporting periods. Simplified requirements for classification The standard and and measurement of financial assets, a its interpretation are new hedging accounting model and a expected to have a AASB 9 Financial Instruments 1 January 2018 revised impairment loss model to recognise potential impact on the impairment losses earlier as opposed to only financial statements for when incurred. future reporting periods. The standard and its interpretation are Reclassification of operating leases greater expected to have a AASB 16 Leases than 12 months to finance lease reporting 1 January 2019 potential impact on the requirements. financial statements for future reporting periods. The standard and Requires an entity to recognise revenue its interpretation are AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with when the entity satisfies a performance expected to have a 1 January 2018 Customers obligation by transferring a promised good potential impact on the or service to a customer. financial statements for future reporting periods. The standard and its interpretation are AASB 2014-5 Amendments to Australian Amends the measurement of trade expected to have a 1 January 2017 Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15 receivables and the recognition of dividends. potential impact on the financial statements for future reporting periods. Provides additional guidance on how the The standard and depreciation or amortisation of property, AASB 2014-4 Amendments to Australian its interpretation are plant and equipment and intangible Accounting Standards - Clarification of expected to have a assets should be calculated and clarifies 1 January 2016 Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and potential impact on the that the use of revenue-based methods to Amortisation [AASB 116 and AASB 138] financial statements for calculate the depreciation of an asset is future reporting periods. not appropriate.

72 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 c) Comparatives values of assets and liabilities 14: Financial Instruments. h) Income Recognition that are not readily apparent from The allowance represents The financial statements of Income encompasses both other sources. Actual results may debts that are likely to MAGNT include comparative revenue and gains. differ from these estimates. be uncollectible and are figures from its first operational considered doubtful. Debtors Income is recognised at the year 2014-15. The estimates and underlying are grouped according to their fair value of the consideration assumptions are reviewed on d) Presentation and Rounding aging profile and history of received, exclusive of the amount an ongoing basis. Revisions of Amounts previous financial difficulties. of GST. Exchanges of goods to accounting estimates are or services of the same nature Amounts in the financial recognised in the period in g) Goods and Services Tax and value without any cash statements and notes to which the estimate is revised Income, expenses and assets are consideration being exchanged the financial statements are if the revision affects only that recognised net of the amount of are not recognised as income. presented in Australian dollars period or in the period of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and have been rounded to the revision and future periods if the Grants and Other Contributions except where the amount of GST nearest thousand dollars, with revision affects both current and Grants, donations, gifts and other incurred on a purchase of goods amounts of $500 or less being future periods. non-reciprocal contributions and services is not recoverable rounded down to zero. are recognised as revenue Judgments and estimates that from the Australian Tax Office when MAGNT obtains control e) Changes in Accounting have significant effects on (ATO). In these circumstances over the assets comprising the Policies the financial statements are the GST is recognised as part contributions. Control is normally disclosed in the relevant notes to of the cost of acquisition of the The accounting policies adopted obtained upon receipt. the financial statements. Notes asset or as part of the expense. in 2015-16 are consistent with the that include significant judgments Contributions are recognised accounting policies in place in Receivables and payables are and estimates are: at their fair value. Contributions the previous year. stated with the amount of GST of services are only recognised • Employee Benefits – Note included. The net amount of GST f) Accounting Judgments and when a fair value can be 2(s) and Note 11: Non- recoverable from, or payable to, Estimates reliably determined and the current liabilities in respect the ATO is included as part of services would be purchased The preparation of the financial of employee benefits are receivables or payables in the if not donated. report requires the making of measured as the present Balance Sheet. judgments and estimates that value of estimated future Sale of Goods Cash flows are included in the affect the recognised amounts cash outflows based on the Revenue from the sale of goods Cash Flow Statement on a gross of assets, liabilities, revenues appropriate Government is recognised (net of returns, basis. The GST components of and expenses and the disclosure bond rate, estimates of future discounts and allowances) when: cash flows arising from investing of contingent liabilities. The salary and wage levels and and financing activities, which • the significant risks and estimates and associated employee periods of service. are recoverable from, or payable rewards of ownership of the assumptions are based on • Depreciation and Amortisation to, the ATO, are classified goods have transferred to the historical experience and various – Note 2(j), Note 8: Property, as operating cash flows. buyer; other factors that are believed Plant and Equipment. Commitments and contingencies to be reasonable under the • MAGNT retains neither are disclosed net of the amount circumstances, the results of • Allowance for Impairment continuing managerial of GST recoverable or payable which form the basis for making Losses – Note 2(p), Note involvement to the degree unless otherwise specified. judgments about the carrying 6: Receivables and Note usually associated with

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 73 ownership nor effective control the resource would have been i) Repairs and Maintenance over the goods sold purchased if it had not been Expense donated. Use of the resource • the amount of revenue can be Funding is received for repairs is recognised as an expense. reliably measured and maintenance works Disposal of Assets associated with MAGNT assets • it is probable that the A gain or loss on disposal of as part of output appropriation. economic benefits associated assets is included as a gain or Costs associated with repairs and with the transaction will flow loss on the date control of the maintenance works on MAGNT to MAGNT; and asset passes to the buyer, usually assets are expensed as incurred. • the costs incurred or to when an unconditional contract j) Depreciation and Amortisation be incurred in respect of of sale is signed. The gain or loss Expense the transaction can be on disposal is calculated as the measured reliably. difference between the carrying Items of property, plant and amount of the asset at the time equipment, including buildings Rendering of Services of disposal and the net proceeds but excluding land, have limited Revenue from rendering services on disposal. useful lives and are depreciated is recognised by reference or amortised using the straight- to the stage of completion of Contributions of Assets line method over their estimated the contract. The revenue is Contributions of assets and useful lives. recognised when: contributions to assist in the acquisition of assets, being Amortisation applies in relation • the amount of revenue, stage non reciprocal transfers, are to intangible non-current assets of completion and transaction recognised, unless otherwise with limited useful lives and is costs incurred can be reliably determined by Government, calculated and accounted for in a measured; and as gains when MAGNT similar manner to depreciation. • it is probable that the obtains control of the asset or The estimated useful lives economic benefits associated contribution. Contributions are for each class of asset are in with the transaction will flow to recognised at the fair value accordance with the Treasurer’s the entity. received or receivable. Directions and are determined Interest Revenue as follows: Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, taking into 2016 2015 account the effective yield on Office Equipment 5 to 15 years 5 to 15 years the financial asset. Computer Hardware 4 years 4 years

Goods and Services Received Transport Equipment 10 years 10 years Free of Charge Plant and Equipment 100 years 100 years Goods and services received Assets are depreciated or free of charge are recognised amortised from the date of as revenue when a fair value acquisition or from the time an can be reliably determined and asset is completed and held ready for use.

74 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 k) Cash and Deposits m) Receivables depreciated as outlined below. Non-current physical and Items of property, plant and intangible MAGNT assets are For the purposes of the Balance Receivables include accounts equipment below the $10,000 assessed for indicators of Sheet and the Cash Flow receivable and other receivables threshold are expensed in the impairment on an annual basis. Statement, cash includes cash and are recognised at fair year of acquisition. If an indicator of impairment on hand, cash at bank and cash value less any allowance for exists, MAGNT determines the equivalents. Cash equivalents impairment losses. The construction cost of asset’s recoverable amount. The are highly liquid short-term property, plant and equipment The allowance for impairment asset’s recoverable amount is investments that are readily includes the cost of materials losses represents the amount determined as the higher of the convertible to cash. and direct labour, and an of receivables MAGNT estimates asset’s depreciated replacement appropriate proportion of fixed l) Inventories are likely to be uncollectible cost and fair value less costs to and variable overheads. and are considered doubtful. sell. Any amount by which the Inventories include assets Analyses of the age of the Complex Assets asset’s carrying amount exceeds held either for sale (general receivables that are past Major items of plant and the recoverable amount is inventories) or for distribution due as at the reporting date equipment comprising a number recorded as an impairment loss. at no or nominal consideration are disclosed in an aging of components that have different in the ordinary course of Impairment losses are schedule under credit risk in useful lives, are accounted business operations. recognised in the Comprehensive Note 14 Financial Instruments. for as separate assets. The Operating Statement. They are General inventories are valued Reconciliation of changes in components may be replaced disclosed as an expense unless at the lower of cost and net the allowance accounts is during the useful life of the the asset is carried at a revalued realisable value, while those also presented. complex asset. amount. Where the asset is held for distribution are carried Accounts receivable are generally Subsequent Additional Costs measured at a revalued amount, at the lower of cost and current settled within 30 days. Costs incurred on property, plant the impairment loss is offset replacement cost. Cost of and equipment subsequent to against the asset revaluation inventories includes all costs n) Prepayments initial acquisition are capitalised surplus for that class of asset associated with bringing the Prepayments represent when it is probable that future to the extent that an available inventories to their present payments in advance of receipt economic benefits in excess balance exists in the asset location and condition. When of goods and services or that of the originally assessed revaluation surplus. inventories are acquired at no or part of expenditure made in performance of the asset will flow nominal consideration, the cost In certain situations, an one accounting period covering to MAGNT in future years. Where will be the current replacement impairment loss may a term extending beyond that these costs represent separate cost at date of acquisition. subsequently be reversed. period. components of a complex Where an impairment loss is The cost of inventories are asset, they are accounted for o) Property, Plant and subsequently reversed, the assigned using a mixture of as separate assets and are Equipment carrying amount of the asset is first-in, first out or weighted separately depreciated over their increased to the revised estimate average cost formula or using Acquisitions expected useful lives. of its recoverable amount. A specific identification of their All items of property, plant p) Impairment of Assets reversal of an impairment loss is individual costs. and equipment with a cost, or recognised in the Comprehensive other value, equal to or greater An asset is said to be impaired Inventory held for distribution Operating Statement as income, than $10,000 are recognised when the asset’s carrying amount is regularly assessed for unless the asset is carried at in the year of acquisition and exceeds its recoverable amount. obsolescence and loss. a revalued amount, in which

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 75 case the impairment reversal s) Employee Benefits As part of the financial u) Contributions by and results in an increase in the asset management framework, the Distributions to Government Provision is made for employee revaluation surplus. Central Holding Authority benefits accumulated as a result MAGNT may receive assumes the long service q) Leased Assets of employees rendering services contributions from Government leave liabilities of Government up to the reporting date. These where the Government is acting Leases under which MAGNT agencies, including MAGNT and benefits include wages and as owner of MAGNT. Conversely, assumes substantially all the as such no long service leave salaries and recreation leave. MAGNT may make distributions risks and rewards of ownership liability is recognised in MAGNT Liabilities arising in respect of to Government. In accordance of an asset are classified as financial statements. wages and salaries, recreation with the Financial Management finance leases. Other leases are leave and other employee benefit t) Superannuation Act and Treasurer’s Directions, classified as operating leases. liabilities that fall due within certain types of contributions Employees' superannuation Operating Leases twelve months of reporting date and distributions, including entitlements are provided Operating lease payments made are classified as current liabilities those relating to administrative through the: at regular intervals throughout and are measured at amounts restructures, have been the term are expensed when the expected to be paid. Non-current • Northern Territory Government designated as contributions by, payments are due, except where employee benefit liabilities that and Public Authorities and distributions to, Government. an alternative basis is more fall due after twelve months of the Superannuation Scheme These designated contributions representative of the pattern reporting date are measured at (NTGPASS) and distributions are treated by of benefits to be derived from present value, calculated using MAGNT as adjustments to equity. • Commonwealth the leased property. Lease the Government long-term Superannuation Scheme The Statement of Changes incentives under an operating bond rate. (CSS) or in Equity provides additional lease of a building or office No provision is made for sick information in relation to space is recognised as an • non-government employee- leave, which is non-vesting, as contributions by, and distributions integral part of the consideration nominated schemes for those the anticipated pattern of future to, Government. for the use of the leased asset. employees commencing on or sick leave to be taken is less than Lease incentives are to be after 10 August 1999. v) Commitments the entitlement accruing in each recognised as a deduction of the reporting period. MAGNT makes superannuation Disclosures in relation to lease expenses over the term of contributions on behalf of its capital and other commitments, the lease. Employee benefit expenses employees to the Central Holding including lease commitments are are recognised on a net basis r) Payables Authority or non-government shown at Note 15. in respect of the following employee-nominated schemes. Liabilities for accounts payable categories: Commitments are those Superannuation liabilities related and other amounts payable are contracted as at 30 June 2016 • wages and salaries, non- to government superannuation carried at cost, which is the fair where the amount of the monetary benefits, recreation schemes are held by the Central value of the consideration to be future commitment can be leave, sick leave and other Holding Authority and as such paid in the future for goods and reliably measured. leave entitlements; and are not recognised in MAGNT services received, whether or financial statements. not billed to MAGNT. Accounts • other types of employee payable are normally settled benefits. within 30 days.

76 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 w) Financial Instruments Financial assets are classified When measuring fair value, Level 1 – inputs are quoted into the following categories: the valuation techniques used prices in active markets for A financial instrument is a maximise the use of relevant identical assets or liabilities; contract that gives rise to a • loans and receivables; and observable inputs and minimise financial asset of one entity Level 2 – inputs are inputs other Financial liabilities are classified the use of unobservable inputs. and a financial liability or equity than quoted prices included into the following categories: Unobservable inputs are used to instrument of another entity. within Level 1 that are observable the extent that sufficient relevant • financial liabilities at for the asset or liability, either Financial assets and liabilities are and reliable observable inputs amortised cost. directly or indirectly; and recognised on the Balance Sheet are not available for similar when MAGNT becomes a party Loans and Receivables assets/liabilities. Level 3 – inputs are to the contractual provisions For details refer to Note 2 (m). unobservable. Observable inputs are publicly of the financial instrument. Financial Liabilities at available data that are relevant y) Income Tax MAGNT’s financial instruments Amortised Cost to the characteristics of the include cash and deposits; MAGNT is exempt from income Amortised cost is calculated assets/liabilities being valued. receivables; payables and tax under the Income Tax using the effective interest Observable inputs used by advances received. Assessment Act 1936 division method. MAGNT include, but are not 1AB subdivision A. Due to the nature of operating limited to, published sales Note 14 provides additional activities, certain financial assets data for land and general information on financial and financial liabilities arise under office buildings. instruments. statutory obligations rather than Unobservable inputs are data, a contract. Such financial assets x) Fair Value Measurement assumptions and judgments and liabilities do not meet the Fair value is the price that would that are not available publicly, definition of financial instruments be received to sell an asset or but are relevant to the as per AASB 132 Financial paid to transfer a liability in an characteristics of the assets/ Instruments Presentation. These orderly transaction between liabilities being valued. Such include statutory receivables market participants at the inputs include internal MAGNT arising from taxes including GST measurement date. adjustments to observable data and penalties. Fair value measurement of a non- to take account of particular and Exposure to interest rate risk and financial asset takes into account potentially unique characteristics/ liquidity risk arise in the normal a market participant’s ability to functionality of assets/liabilities course of activities. generate economic benefits by and assessments of physical condition and remaining useful Classification of Financial using the asset in its highest life. Instruments and best use or by selling it to AASB 7 Financial Instruments: another market participant that All assets and liabilities for Disclosures requires financial would use the asset in its highest which fair value is measured instruments to be classified and best use. The highest and or disclosed in the financial and disclosed within specific best use takes into account the statements are categorised within categories depending on their use of the asset that is physically the following fair value hierarchy nature and purpose. possible, legally permissible and based on the inputs used: financially feasible.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 77 2016 2015 $000 $000

3. GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES REVENUE Grants from Northern Territory Government 7,426 7,184 Commonwealth Government 137 118 Other agencies, philanthropic groups and sponsors 382 478 7,945 7,780

4. PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES The net surplus/(deficit) has been arrived at after charging the following significant expenses: Goods and services expenses: Agent service fee 560 490 Artwork and public programs 592 487 Client travel 72 18 Communication 67 136 Consultants fees 62 71 Consumables and general expenses 220 179 Freight 70 73 Information and technology expenses 262 218 IT hardware and software expenses 155 36 Marketing and promotion 287 156 Motor vehicle expenses 83 66 Official duty fares 46 77 Office equipment expenses 68 42 Recruitment 74 52 Advisory boards and committees 58 58

5. CASH AND DEPOSITS Cash on hand 3 2 Cash at bank 2,094 920 2,097 922

78 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 2016 2015 2016 2015 $000 $000 $000 $000

3. GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES REVENUE 6. RECEIVABLES Grants from Northern Territory Government 7,426 7,184 Current Commonwealth Government 137 118 Accounts receivable 16 57 Other agencies, philanthropic groups and sponsors 382 478 16 57 7,945 7,780 GST receivables 86 89 Other receivables - 80 4. PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES 86 169 The net surplus/(deficit) has been arrived at after charging the following significant expenses: Total Receivables 102 226 Goods and services expenses: A provision of $4,360 for impairment of accounts receivable is included as a provision (see note 14b). Agent service fee 560 490 Artwork and public programs 592 487 7. INVENTORIES Client travel 72 18 General Inventories Communication 67 136 At cost - 94 Consultants fees 62 71 Less allowance for obsolescence - (94) Consumables and general expenses 220 179 Total Inventories - - Freight 70 73

Information and technology expenses 262 218 IT hardware and software expenses 155 36 Marketing and promotion 287 156 Motor vehicle expenses 83 66 Official duty fares 46 77 Office equipment expenses 68 42 Recruitment 74 52 Advisory boards and committees 58 58

5. CASH AND DEPOSITS Cash on hand 3 2 Cash at bank 2,094 920 2,097 922

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 79 2016 2015 $000 $000

8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Office Equipment At cost 701 606 Less: Accumulated depreciation (580) (560) 121 46

Plant & Equipment At cost 13 13 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1) (1) 12 12

Computer Hardware At cost 37 37 Less: Accumulated depreciation (25) (19) 12 18

Transport Equipment At cost 20 20 Less: Accumulated depreciation (20) (20) - -

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 145 76

Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment assets of MAGNT were assessed for impairment at 30 June 2016.

As a result of this review, no impairment adjustments were required.

80 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

2016 Property, Plant and Equipment Reconciliations

A reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of 2015–16 is set out below:

OFFICE PLANT & COMPUTER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT TOTAL $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Carrying Amount as at 1 July 2015 46 12 18 - 76 Additions/ transfers 95 - - - 95 Disposals - - - - - Depreciation (20) - (6) - (26) Carrying Amount as at 30 June 2016 121 12 12 - 145

2015 Property, Plant and Equipment Reconciliations A reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of 2014–15 is set out below:

OFFICE PLANT & COMPUTER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT TOTAL $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Carrying Amount as at 1 July 2014 - - - - Additions/transfers 65 12 24 - 101 Disposals - - - - - Depreciation (19) - (6) - (25) Carrying Amount as at 30 June 2015 46 12 18 - 76

2016 2015 $000 $000 9. ADVANCE RECEIVED Advance received 830 - Total Other Liabilities 830 -

The above amount represents funds owed to Northern Territory Government - Shared Services for payroll, accounts payable and corporate cards at 30 June 2016.

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 81 2016 2015 $000 $000 10. PAYABLES Accounts payable 21 98 Accrued expenses 233 198 Other payables 112 - Total Payables 296 296

2016 2015 $000 $000 11. PROVISIONS Current Employee benefits Recreation leave 240 244 Leave loading 49 57 Other employee benefits - 1

Other current provisions Other provisions 41 94 330 396 Non-Current Employee benefits Recreation Leave 135 162 135 162 Total Provisions 465 558

MAGNT employed 50 employees as at 30 June 2016 and 45 employees as at 30 June 2015.

Other provisions include payroll tax, fringe benefit tax and employee superannuation contributions.

Reconciliations of other Provisions Balance as at 1 July 558 - Transfers from other Agency - 464 Additional provisions recognised 676 847 Reductions arising from payments (769) (753) Balance as at 30 June 465 558

82 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 2016 2015 2016 2015 $000 $000 $000 $000 10. PAYABLES 12. OTHER LIABILITIES Accounts payable 21 98 Current Accrued expenses 233 198 Other liabilities – unearned revenue 340 134 Other payables 112 - Total Other Liabilities 340 134 Total Payables 296 296

2016 2015 13. NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT $000 $000 Reconciliation of Cash 11. PROVISIONS The total of cash and deposits of MAGNT recorded in the Balance Sheets as at 30 June 2016 Current and 30 June 2015 are consistent with cash recorded in the Cash Flow Statement. Employee benefits Reconciliation of Net Surplus to Net Cash from Operating Activities Recreation leave 240 244 2016 2015 $000 $000 Leave loading 49 57 Other employee benefits - 1 Net Surplus (131) 189 Non-cash items: Other current provisions Depreciation and amortisation 26 25 Other provisions 41 94 Provision for inventory obsolescence - 94 330 396 Changes in assets and liabilities: Non-Current Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 124 (226) Employee benefits Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments 134 (139) Recreation Leave 135 162 Decrease/(Increase) in other current assets - (8) 135 162 (Decrease)/Increase in payables 70 296 Total Provisions 465 558 (Decrease)/Increase in provision for employee benefits (40) 464 MAGNT employed 50 employees as at 30 June 2016 and 45 employees as at 30 June 2015. (Decrease)/Increase in other provisions (53) 94 Other provisions include payroll tax, fringe benefit tax and employee superannuation contributions. (Decrease)/Increase in other liabilities 206 134 Net Cash from Operating Activities 336 923 Reconciliations of other Provisions Balance as at 1 July 558 - Transfers from other Agency - 464 Additional provisions recognised 676 847 Reductions arising from payments (769) (753) Balance as at 30 June 465 558

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 83 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to financial asset of one entity and financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

MAGNT manages its assets and liabilities to ensure going concern of the entity by maintaining a balance between its assets and liabilities. The capital structure of MAGNT includes equity and net surpluses retained. In both financial years 2015 and 2016, MAGNT did not hold any loans or borrowings from third party institutions.

a) Categorisation of Financial Instruments

The financial instruments held by MAGNT includes cash and bank deposits, trade receivables and receivable from other government entities, trade and other payables and financial leases. MAGNT has limited exposure to financial risk.

The carried forward amounts of MAGNT's financial assets and liabilities at the end of financial year are presented below:

2016 2015 $000 $000

Financial Assets Cash and deposits 2,097 922 Loans and receivables 16 137 Other assets - 8 Financial Liabilities Advances received 830 - Payables and other liabilities 706 430

b) Credit Risk

MAGNT has limited exposure to credit risk (risk of default). MAGNT has adopted a policy to deal with credit worthy entities and obtain collateral or other security when necessary as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.

The amount recorded as financial assets in the financial statement are net of allowance for impairment losses and represents maximum exposure to credit risk with no consideration for any collateral or other security obtained.

84 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

Receivables MAGNT's receivable balances are monitored regularly to minimise exposure to bad debts. A reconciliation of receivables and their aging analysis is presented below:

AGING OF AGING OF IMPAIRED NET RECEIVABLES RECEIVABLES RECEIVABLES

$000 $000 $000 Internal Receivables 2014-15 Not overdue 3 - 3 Overdue for less than 30 days - - - Overdue for 30 to 60 days - - - Overdue for more than 60 days 7 - 7 Total 4 - 4

2014-15 Not overdue 9 - 9 Overdue for less than 30 days - - - Overdue for 30 to 60 days 1 - 1 Overdue for more than 60 days 7 - 7 Total 17 - 17

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 85 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) AGING OF AGING OF IMPAIRED NET RECEIVABLES RECEIVABLES RECEIVABLES

$000 $000 $000 External Receivables 2015-16 Not overdue - - - Overdue for less than 30 days - - - Overdue for 30 to 60 days 8 - 8 Overdue for more than 60 days 4 4 - Total 12 4 8

Reconciliation of the Allowance for Impairment Losses Opening - Written off during the year - Recovered during the year - Increase/(Decrease) in allowance recognised in profit 4 or loss Total 4

2014-15 Not overdue 16 - 16 Overdue for less than 30 days 12 - 12 Overdue for 30 to 60 days 12 - 12 Overdue for more than 60 days Total 40 - 40

MAGNT's exposure to credit risk is minimal as most receivables relates to internal parties or governed by contracts. Receivables are assessed and allowances are made for impairment where necessary.

86 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) c) Liquidity Risk

The liquidity risk highlights the ability of MAGNT to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The organisation manages its cash flow effectively to ensure adequate funds are available to meet its contractual liabilities when they fall due.

Maturity analysis for financial assets and liabilities Contractual maturity for the carried forward financial assets and liabilities of MAGNT are summarised below:

NON- INTEREST VARIABLE INTEREST RATE BEARING Less than 1 to 5 More than Less than Weighted average a Year Years 5 Years a Year Total effective interest rate

2016 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 % Financial Assets Cash and deposits 2,097 - - - 2,097 2.45% Receivables - - - 16 16 - Total Financial Assets 2,097 - - 16 2,113 -

Financial Liabilities Advances received - - - 830 830 - Payables - - - 366 366 - Other Financial Liabilities - - - 340 340 - Total Financial Liabilities - - - 1,536 1,536 -

NON- INTEREST VARIABLE INTEREST RATE BEARING Less than 1 to 5 More than Less than Weighted average a Year Years 5 Years a Year Total effective interest rate

2015 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 % The figures are based on Assets undiscounted cash Cash and deposits 922 - - - 922 2.34% flows on the earliest Receivables - - - 137 137 - period where they Other Assets - - - 8 8 - may fall due for Total Financial Assets 922 - - 145 1,067 - payment or receipt of funds. The Liabilities organisation does Payables - - - 296 296 - not hold financial Other Financial Liabilities - - - 134 134 - assets or financial liabilities at fixed Total Financial Liabilities - - - 430 430 - interest rates. MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 87 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

d) Market Risk

Market risk describes the risk of exposure of MAGNT in terms of fluctuations in the rate of its financial instruments and the effect on the fair value of its future cash flows. Market risk is derived after evaluating interest risk, currency risk and price sensitivity.

Market Sensitivity Analysis Changes due to fluctuations in variable interest rates on 100 points scale is deemed appropriate (1 per cent) and will have the following effects on MAGNT's profit and loss and equity on the balance date.

PROFIT OR LOSS AND EQUITY 100 basis 100 basis points increase points decrease $000 $000 30 June 2016 Financial assets – cash at bank 21 (21) Net Sensitivity 21 (21)

30 June 2015 Financial assets – cash at bank 9 9 Net Sensitivity 9 9

Interest Rate Risk MAGNT does not have any interest bearing loans or borrowings, hence has limited risk in terms of interest rate fluctuations. However, the bank deposits held by MAGNT are subject to fluctuations in variable interest rates, the effect of which is disclosed in the table above and under liquidity risk.

Foreign Currency risk MAGNT is not exposed to currency risk as it does not hold borrowings denominated in foreign currencies or transactional currency exposures arising from purchases in a foreign currency.

Price Risk MAGNT is not exposed to price risk as it does not hold units in unit trusts.

e) Net fair Value of Financial Instruments

The value prescribed as carried forward in the financial statement, approximates the value of financial assets and financial liabilities held by MAGNT at the end of the financial year.

88 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 15. COMMITMENTS Operating Lease Commitments

MAGNT leases property under non-cancellable operating lease agreements expiring within two years. MAGNT renews lease contracts on expiry and the terms are renegotiated and evaluated against other quotations. Future lease commitments are not recognised as liabilities. A summary of MAGNT's future operational lease commitments is presented below: 2016 2015 $000 $000

Within one year 21 25 Later than one year and not later than five years 9 36 Later than five years - - 30 61

16. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE No significant events have arisen between the end of the financial year and the date of this financial report that require any adjustments to or disclosure in these financial statements.

17. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS MAGNT had no contingent liabilities or contingent assets as at 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015.

18. WRITE OFFS, POSTPONEMENTS, WAIVERS, GIFTS AND EX GRATIA PAYMENTS There were no write-offs, postponements, waivers, gifts or ex gratia payments during the year ended 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 89 19. BUDGETARY INFORMATION 2015-16 2015-16 ORIGINAL ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE NOTE Comprehensive Operating Statement $000 $000 $000 INCOME Grants and subsidies revenue 7,945 8,441 (496) 1 Sales of goods and services 454 291 163 2 Interest revenue 102 24 78 3 TOTAL INCOME 8,501 8,756 (255)

EXPENSES Employee expenses 4,024 4,100 (76) 4 Administrative expenses Purchases of goods and services 4,543 4,505 38 5 Depreciation and amortisation 26 - 26 Other administrative expenses 14 - 14 Grants and subsidies expenses 25 25 - TOTAL EXPENSES 8,632 8,630 2 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (131) 126 (257)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - - - TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - - -

COMPREHENSIVE RESULT (131) 126 (257)

Notes: The following note descriptions relate to significant variances compared to budget.

(1) The budget allowed for a (3) Interest greater than budget (5) Power, water and some Treasurer’s Advance of $1.2 as cash on hand during the year maintenance costs greater than million of which $598,000 was exceeded expectations. anticipated. These were partially received. This was partially offset offset by savings in public (4) Some savings as new staff by additional grants from other programs and exhibitions. appointments started later than sources for various projects. planned. (2) Income from public exhibitions, donations and research projects greater than anticipated.

90 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 19. BUDGETARY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

2015-16 2015-16 ORIGINAL ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE NOTE Cash Flow Statement $000 $000 $000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating receipts Grants and subsidies received 8,593 8,441 152 1 Receipts from sales of goods and services 575 291 284 2 Interest received 102 24 78 3 Total operating receipts 9,270 8,756 514

Operating payments Payments to employees 4,202 4,100 102 4 Payments for goods and services 4,707 4,505 202 5 Grants and subsidies paid 25 25 - Total operating payments 8,934 8,630 304 Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 336 126 210

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Financing receipts Advance received 839 - 839 6 Total financing receipts 839 - 839

Financing payments Repayment of borrowings - - - Finance lease payments - - - Equity withdrawals - - - Total financing payments - - - Net cash from/(used in) financing activities 839 - 839

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 1,175 126 1,049

Cash at beginning of financial year 922 - 922 CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 2,097 126 1,971

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 91 19. BUDGETARY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

(1) The budget allowed for a (4) Payments to employees (6) Advance received represents Treasurer’s Advance of $1.2 include accrued salaries and payments made by Northern million of which $598,000 was leave provisions made in the year Territory Government's Shared received. This was partially offset 2014-15. Services on behalf of MAGNT by additional grants from other that was not settled at 30 June sources for various projects. (5) Power, water and some 2016. maintenance costs greater than (2) Income from public anticipated. These were partially exhibitions, donations and offset by savings in public research projects greater than programs and exhibitions. anticipated.

(3) Interest greater than budget as cash on hand during the year exceeded expectations.

92 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Auditor's Declaration MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16

93 Key Findings The Board recognised a net deficit of $131,000 during the year (2015: net surplus of $189,000).

As with previous year, the Board's main revenues are from grants and subsidies while its expenses were mainly related to employee expenses, property management and goods and services.

The net result is $257,000 lower than the approved budget (i.e. a deficit of $131 ,000 compared to a budgeted surplus of $126,000). This is due mainly to the Board not receiving the full amount of a budgeted Treasurer's Advance of $1.2 million, receiving $598,000 instead. This is offset by increased income from public exhibitions, donations and research projects, and a decrease in expected employee expenses.

Going Concern

The financial statements of the Board have been prepared on a going concern basis on the assumption that the NT Government will continue to provide funding to Board.

The Board has received confirmation that funding for 2016117 will be provided, however they have not received confirmation for the period beyond 30 June 2017. In the event that funding is not received, it would be unlikely that Board would be able to generate sufficient revenue to meet future expenditure.

The above issues are mitigated by the fact that the Board has a strong cash balance of S2.1 million as at 30 June 2016, has net working capital of $336,000 at the year end, and has been generating positive operating cashflows in the last couple of years. The reserves are currently sufficient to cover the budgeted deficit for 2016/17.

It is recommended that management continue to closely monitor the Board's cash flow position and the business model for the Board so as to ensure its financial viability in the future.

Matters Arising

There were no matters arising from the audit that require your specific attention.

Acknowledgment The assistance of the staff of the Board of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in the completion of this audit was appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Julie Crisp Auditor-General for the Northern Territory

94 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Appendix 1 – Acquisitions

Aboriginal and Torres Anatjari Tjakmarra (Pintupi / Maritime History Artist/Maker Unknown, Copper alloy Strait Islander Art and Ngaanyatjarra), Kulkuta, 1976, & Archaeology metal ring recovered from the USS Synthetic polymer paint on canvas Peary wrecksite, c.1920, Copper alloy Material Culture board, Gift of Alice Springs Education Carron Company (Falkirk, metal, Gift of Ben Feick, 2012 Gordon Ingkatji (Pitjantjatjara), Centre, 1999 Scotland) The Ann Millicent cannon John S Chambers, Man dressed in Wanampi Tjukurpa, 2015, Acrylic (carronade), c.1770s -1850s, Cast Artist/Maker Unknown, Untitled work merchant navy uniform in a ship's row on linen, Purchased 2015, Telstra iron, Field collection by MAGNT on paper 1971, Typing paper, pencil, boat, c.1895, Glass plate negative, Collection, Museum and Art Gallery Technical Officer, Arthur watercolour, Purchased 2016, MAGNT Gift of John DuBoulay, 2014 of the Northern Territory Beckhouse, 1990 Acquisition Fund John S Chambers, Two masted sail Josh Muir (Yorta Yorta / Gunditjmara), Artist/Maker Unknown, Pearl Bima Wear, Bima Wear shirt with assist single funnelled steam ship, Buninyong, 2015, Digital print on Diver's shell collecting ‘catch bag’ for pamatini (armband) and dancing c.1895, Glass plate negative, Gift of aluminium, Purchased 2015, Telstra collection pearl shell from the ‘wild’, & figures design, c.1990s, Gift of John DuBoulay, 2014 Collection, Museum and Art Gallery of four pairs of farmed pearl oyster shells Cameron Wood, 2001 Pinctada maxima (3 pairs of shells the Northern Territory John S Chambers, Two masted have commercial implants, 1 without), Artist/Maker Unknown, Balinese single funnel steamship, c.1895, Jukuja Dolly Snell (Wangkajunga), Gift of Arthur Beckhouse, c.1990 wood carving of a bird with Australian Glass plate negative, Gift of John Kurtal, 2015, Acrylic paint on canvas, indigenous design and ochre paint, DuBoulay, 2014 Purchased 2015, Telstra Collection, Artist/Maker Unknown, Brass plaque Milkwood with natural ochre, Gift of commemorating the MV Charles Todd, Museum and Art Gallery of the John S Chambers, Two masted James Bennett, 2002 Bronze alloy, Gift of Andy Burford c/o- Northern Territory single funnel steamship Warrego tied Darwin PINT Club, 2014 Artist/Maker Unknown, Makassan at jetty, c.1895, Glass plate negative, Rerrkirrwanggur Mununggurr style tobacco pipe from Arnhem Land, Gift of John DuBoulay, 2014 (Miwatj), Ralkan, 2015, Ochre on Artist/Maker Unknown, Imperial c.1960s, Wood, ochre, Gift of Louise Airways Empire Flying Boat Castor eucalyptus bark, Purchased 2015, John S Chambers, Warrego tied up Barling, 2015 on the water in Darwin Harbour, Telstra Collection, Museum and Art along jetty (wharf), c.1895, Glass plate 1938, Photograph, Anonymous Gallery of the Northern Territory Jack Gilimirri (owner) (Wardaman negative, Gift of John DuBoulay, 2014 donation, 2004 language), Pearl shell phallyocrypts Rhonda Sharpe (Luritja), Rhonda, John S Chambers, Unknown vessel, (langa-langarr) with belt, Shell; hair/ Artist/Maker Unknown, Japanese 2015, Mixed media, Purchased 2015, c.1895, Glass plate negative, Gift of bush string, Gift of Yidumduma Bill pearling vessel (possibly a 'Mother' Telstra Collection, Museum and Art John DuBoulay, 2014 Harney, 2015 Gallery of the Northern Territory ship), 1938, Photograph, Anonymous donation, 2004 John S Chambers, Light ship Barbara Mbitjana Moore (navigational aid), c. 1895, Glass plate Artist/Maker Unknown, Section of (Anmatyerre Language), Ngayuku negative, Gift of John DuBoulay, 2014 ngura - My Country, 2015, Acrylic copper pipe off Ellengowan wreck, on linen, Purchased 2015, Telstra Copper, Gift of Rob Williamson, 1995 John S Chambers, GWarrego wheel Collection, Museum and Art Gallery house, bridge and funnel, c.1895, Artist/Maker Unknown, Bronze and of the Northern Territory Glass plate negative, Gift of John copper deck fitting inlet off Ellengowan DuBoulay, 2014 Limpi Tjapangati (Luritja / Arrente), wreck, Copper; bronze, Gift of Rob Mulardi, 1976, Synthetic polymer paint Williamson, 1995 John S Chambers, Ilford Ordinary on canvas board, Gift of Alice Springs Plates box, c. 1895, Glass, Gift of Education Centre, 1999 John DuBoulay, 2014

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 95 Mappin & Webb, Silver plated Northern Territory History Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir Artist/Maker Unknown, Military tray engraved: BOMBED 'Barossa' spoon of ‘Ayers Rock-Alice Springs’, identification disc (dog tag) - stamped Artist/Maker Unknown, Brassard as Jan 1942 Darwin, Post 1942, Silver Metal, Purchased 2015, MAGNT with ‘VX101340 / P / BOYLE J T’ and worn by members of Pre-Poll Voting plated metal, Gift of Effie Bland and Acquisition Fund ‘04’ on reverse, c. 1942 - 1945, Metal, Team - East Timor (PVT-EM), Gift of granddaughters Eleanor, Isabelle and Gift of Karl & Bobby Roth, 2015 Major Paul Rosenweig, 2001 Artist/Maker Unknown, Dog Abigail Bland, 2015 registration tag-1 July 1947 to 30 June Artist/Maker Unknown, TIO Sale Artist/Maker Unknown, Beer bottle, Artist/Maker Unknown, Sea Fox-a 1948, Metal, Gift of Jared Archibald, protest sign “IT'S OUR TIO Mr Giles, Glass, Gift of Kylie Coleman, 2015 two masted yacht (ketch), c.1965, 2015 NOT YOURS! OURTIO.COM”, 2014, Mounted Cibachrome photograph, Artist/Maker Unknown, Two mining Gift of Jared Archibald, 2015 Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir Gift of Jan and Ralph Preverill, 2003 documents, Paper, ink, Gift of Kylie badge of the Allchin Steam Traction Artist/Maker Unknown, Oil fuel Coleman, 2015 Artist/Maker Unknown, Bronze Engine, c.1980s, Metal, Purchased sampler ‘fuel thief’, First half of the Lantaka style swivel gun, late 1800s, Artist/Maker Unknown, Framed 1990, MAGNT Acquisition Fund 20th Century, Bronze, Gift of Jared Bronze, Donated by Cheryl Halliday membership certificate: The Royal Archibald, 2014 Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir through the Australian Government's Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Lodge badge of the Allchin Steam Traction Artist/Maker Unknown, Twisted Cultural Gifts Program, 2016 Darwin Number 156 of William George Engine, c.1980s, Metal, Purchased spring steel component of oil fuel Gambier Boothey. Dated 3rd October 1990, MAGNT Acquisition Fund sampler ‘fuel thief’, First half of the 1928, 1928, Print/ink on paper, Gift of South-East Asian Art and 20th Century, Bronze, Gift of Jared Yvonne A Learmonth, 2012 Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir Material Culture Archibald, 2014 badge of the Allchin Steam Traction Artist/Maker Unknown, Political Artist/Maker Unknown, Textile from Engine, c.1980s, Metal, Purchased Artist/Maker Unknown, Hallicrafters T-shirt "put PAULING in power!" (recto) Manggarai region of Flores, Indonesia. 1990, MAGNT Acquisition Fund SR150 Transceiver, c.1970s, Metal, and "put power in PAULING!" (verso), Procured between c.1980-2010, Gift of Gary Gibson, 2014 Gift of Ms Sally Matthews, 2011 Gift of anonymous donor, 2009. Artist/Maker Unknown, Swan Lager beer bottle label, c.1950s, Artist/Maker Unknown, Evacuee Artist/Maker Unknown, Mug c.1954- Paper, Purchased 2015, MAGNT Card for Gary Gibson (Cyclone Tracy), 1964, Copper sheeting, Gift of Fiona Acquisition Fund 1974, Ink, paper, Gift of Gary Gibson, Sanderson, 2014 2014 Artist/Maker Unknown, Swan Artist/Maker Unknown, Toolbox Lager beer bottle label, c.1950s, Artist/Maker Unknown, Evacuee made from ammunition crate, Paper, Purchased 2015, MAGNT Card for Wendy Gibson (Cyclone c.1954-1964, Metal, Gift of Fiona Acquisition Fund Tracy), 1974, Ink, paper, Gift of Gary Sanderson, 2014 Gibson, 2014 Artist/Maker Unknown, Menu from Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir the MS Patris, May 1975, Paper, Gift of Artist/Maker Unknown, Honda T-shirt from the Northern Territory Glenn Corish, 2015 E2500 Generator with manuals, 1975, Cannonball Run, c.1994, Cotton, Gift Metal, Gift of Mick Rodda, 2013 of Jared Archibald, 2015 Artist/Maker Unknown, Radio tracking collar ‘Judas Collar’, c. 1970s Artist/Maker Unknown, Insulator with Artist/Maker Unknown, Cannonball - 1980s, Leather, metal, Gift of Ray cap and mounting bracket, c.1872, Run Participant Number Plate #50, Hall, 2015 Ceramic; metal, Gifted to MAGNT, c.1994, Metal, Purchased 2015, c.1990s MAGNT Acquisition Fund Artist/Maker Unknown, NT Draught Beer bottle with label and cap, Artist/Maker Unknown, Plaque Artist/Maker Unknown, Centenary of c.1970s, Glass, paper, Purchased commemorating the opening of the the NT Number Plate, 2011, Metal, GIft 2015, MAGNT Acquisition Fund Darwin Town Hall 1956, Gift of Terry of Jared Archibald, 2015 Farrell, 2006 Artist/Maker Unknown, Military Artist/Maker Unknown, Souvenir identification disc (dog tag) - stamped Artist/Maker Unknown, Continuous spoon of the ‘NT Museum of Arts and with ‘SX32328 / METH / THOMAS R Entry Authority - permit to enter Darwin Sciences’, Metal, Purchased 2015, D’ and ‘04’ on reverse, c. 1942-1945, after Cyclone Tracy, Paper, laminate, MAGNT Acquisition Fund Metal, Gift of Karl & Bobby Roth, 2015 Gift of David Larsson, 2007

96 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 June Epstein and Geoff Todd, Australian Art Franck Gohier, Cyclone Tracy, 2014, 'When Tracy Came for Christmas' Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015 Heather Clegg, Seven Pyramids, children's book, Paper; cardboard, 1999, Ceramic, Gift of Heather Clegg, Franck Gohier, Roy Mackonkey - The Anonymous donation to MAGNT, 2015 Tote, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck c.1990 Gohier, 2015 Steve Gough, Pair of Brolgas, 2015, The Australian Post Office News, Oil, board, Purchased 2015, MAGNT Franck Gohier, Northern Territory No 30 February 1975, 1975, Paper, Acquisition Fund Environmental Defenders Office, 2015, Anonymous donation to MAGNT, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015 c.1990 Geoff Todd, Self portrait as Mr Bojangles, 2000, Acrylic, silver & gold Franck Gohier, Red Hand Prints The Sun News Pictorial, 27 December paint on canvas, Donated by Colin Established Last Century, 2015, Ink, 1974, 1974, Paper, Anonymous McDonald QC through the Australian paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015 donation to MAGNT, c.1990 Government's Cultural Gifts Franck Gohier, Leah Flanagan - Artist/Maker Unknown, Return Program, 2016 Darwin Railway Club, 2015, Ink, paper, of all Prisoners to His Majesty's Jail Geoff Todd, Tribute to Donald Friend, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015 at Fannie Bay for Month ending 30 1990, Mixed media on paper, Donated November 1927 handwritten paper by Colin McDonald QC through the register, 1927, Ink, paper, Gift of Ian Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Kahl, 2013 Program, 2016 A.E.Jolly & Co., A.E.Jolly & Co. coat Geoff Todd, Diagonal Cross No 11, hanger, Plastic; metal, Gift of Maria 1989, Mixed media on paper, Donated Fitti, 2015 by Colin McDonald QC through the Artist/Maker Unknown, Bent Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Browning 50 calibre aircraft machine Program, 2016 gun, Metal Anonymous donation to Chips Mackinolty, ‘Walyaji MAGNT, c.1990 Wankarunyayirni: Land is Life’, Mervyn Bishop, Prime Minister 1982, Print on paper, Gift of Margie Gough Whitlam pours soil into hand West, 2015 of traditional landowner Vincent Chips Mackinolty, Karli (Bomerang), Lingiari, Northern Territory, 1975, 1982, Print on paper, Gift of Margie Photograph, Purchased 2016, MAGNT West, 2015 Acquisition Fund Franck Gohier, Darwin 1942, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015

Franck Gohier, Esperanto Art, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015

Franck Gohier, The Log Lady, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015

Franck Gohier, Poinciana Woman, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015

Franck Gohier, Good for 'YOUR' Career, 2015, Ink, paper, Gift of Franck Gohier, 2015

MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 97 Appendix 2 – Publications

MAGNT published a catalogue for Lee, Y-L, Glasby, CJ, 2015, ‘New Hammer, M, Larson, H, Bertozzi, Pezold, F.L. and Larson, H.K. the exhibition Winsome Jobling: record of the polychaete Tylonereis T, Adams, M, Unmack, P & Hassell, 2015. A revision of the gobiid fish the nature of paper co-curated by bogoyawlenskyi in Singapore’, K, 2015, ‘Surprising Pseudogobius: Oxyurichthys (, Angus Cameron and Wendy Wood. Singapore Biodiversity Records (2015): systematics of estuarine gobies Gobionellinae) with description of The authors for the publication were 176–179. reveals new insights into Australian three new species and redescription Angus Cameron, Sarah Pirrie, Dr Greg biodiversity’, oral presentation of 16 species. Zootaxa 3988: 1-95. Attard, CRM, Möller, LM, Sasaki, M, Leach. MAGNT Exhibition Coordinator delivered at the International Hammer, MP, Bice, CM, Brauer, Pusey B.J., M.J. Kennard, H.K. Wendy Wood collated and edited the Conference on Biological Science CJ, Carvalho, DC, Harris, JO & Larson, Q. Alsop, M. Hammer and publication. 2015, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Beheregaray, LB, 2016, ‘A novel D.J. Buckle. 2015. Estuarine fishes Garden, W, 2016, ‘Andy Ewing: holistic framework for genetic-based Hammer, M, Moore, G & Williams, of the South Alligator River, Kakadu Chronic Manageable Conditions’, captive-breeding and reintroduction R, 2015, ‘Bush Blitz: fishes of National Park, northern Australia. Artlink (online review) 2016: https:// programs’, Conservation Biology doi: Judbarra / Gregory National Park, Marine and Freshwater Research 66: www.artlink.com.au/articles/4511/ 10.1111/cobi.12699. Northern Territory’, report to Australian 1–16. andy-ewing-chronic-manageable- Biological Resources Study, Canberra, Austin, CM, Tan, MH, Croft, LJ, Larson, H.K. and Pezold, F.P. 2016. conditions/ p. 22. Hammer, MP & Gan, HM, 2015, The correct name for Oxyurichthys Garden, W, 2016, ‘Canzone - Music ‘Whole genome sequencing of Pusey, BJ, Kennard, MJ, Larson, longicauda Steindachner and a few as Storytelling’, Imprint (online review) the Asian ( HK, Alsop, Q, Hammer, M, & Buckle, other errors. Zootaxa 4066: 171-172. 2016: http://imprint.org.au/reviews/ formosus) provides insights into DJ, 2015, ‘Estuarine fishes of the Larson, H.K., Jaafar, Z. and Lim, canzone-music-as-storytelling/ the evolution of ray-finned fishes’, South Alligator River, Kakadu National K.P. 2016. An updated checklist Genome Biology and Evolution 7: Park, northern Australia’, Marine and Bakken, T, Glasby, CJ, Santos, CSG of gobioid fishes of Singapore. 2885–2895. Freshwater Research doi:10.1071/ & Wilson, RS, 2016, ‘Nereididae’, The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, MF15221. Handbook of Zoology Online (Ed. A. Hammer, MP, Goodmand, TS, Supplement 34: 744-757. Schmidt-Rhaesa). De Gruyter. http:// Adams, M, Faulks, LF, Unmack, PJ, Sasaki, M, Hammer, MP, Unmack, Ning, P, Sha Z, Herbert, PDN & www.degruyter.com/view/db/zoology Whiterod, NS & Walker, KF, 2015, PJ, Adams, M, Beheregaray, LB, Russell, B, 2015, ‘The taxonomic ‘Regional extinction, rediscovery 2016, ‘Population genetics of a Bonyadi-Naeini, A, Rahimian, H & status of Japanese Threadfin Bream and rescue of a freshwater fish from widely distributed small freshwater Glasby, CJ, 2016, ‘A new substance Nemipterus japonicus (Bloch, 1791) a highly modified environment: the fish with varying conservation to relax polychaete worms (Annelida) (Perciformes: Nemipteridae) with a need for rapid response’, Biological concerns: the southern purple-spotted prior to morphological study’, Zookeys redescription of this species from Conservation 192: 91–100. gudgeon, Mogurnda adspersa’, 594: 1–9. the South China Sea based on Conservation Genetics Hammer, MP, Hoese, DF & Bertozzi, morphology and DNA barcodes’, Glasby, CJ, Lee, Y-L & Hsueh, doi:10.1007/s10592-016-0829-2. T, 2015, ‘A new species of near-shore Journal of Ocean University of China P-W, 2016, ‘Marine Annelida marine goby (Pisces: Gobiidae: Unmack, P, & Hammer, M, 2015, (Oceanic and Coastal Sea Research) (excluding clitellates and siboglinids) Nesogobius) from Kangaroo Island, ‘Burdekin River Rainbowfish on the 14(1): 178-184. from the South China Sea’, Raffles Australia’, Zootaxa 4057: 371–384. verge of disappearing from Running Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement River’, Fishes of Sahul 29: 933–937 (No. 34): 395–451. Hammer, M & Johnson, J, 2015, (reprinted in Amazonias Magazine ‘Bush Blitz: fishes of Olkola Country, Glasby, CJ & Salazar-Vallejo, SI, Jan 2016). Cape York Queensland’, report to 2016, ‘Pilargidae’, Handbook of Australian Biological Resources Study, Zoology Online (Ed. A. Schmidt- Canberra, p. 24. Rhaesa). De Gruyter. http://www. degruyter.com/view/db/zoology

98 MAGNT | Annual Report 2015–16 Russell, BC, 2015, ‘A new species Mougoussi, JB, Munroe, Mve Beh, Watson, C, 2015, ‘Seven new McPhee, B.W., Bonnan, M.F., Yates, of Saurida (Pisces: Synodontidae) TJH, Nunoo, FKE, Pollock, C, Poss, species of Paleanotus (Annelida: A.M., Neveling, J. and Choiniere, J.N. from the Mascarene Plateau, Western S, Quartey, R, Russell, B, Sagna, S, Chrysopetalidae) described from 2015. A new basal sauropod from Indian Ocean’, Zootaxa 3947(3): Sayer, C, Sidibe, A, Smith-Vaniz, W, Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, and the pre-Toarcian Jurassic of South 440–446. Stump, E, Sylla, M, Morais, LTD, Vié, coral reefs of northern Australia and Africa: evidence of niche-partitioning J-C, & Williams, A, 2016, ‘Red List the Indo-Pacific: two cryptic species at the sauropodomorph–sauropod Russell, BC, Golani, D & Tikochinski, of marine bony fishes of the Eastern revealed between western Pacific boundary?. Scientific Reports. 5: Y, 2015, ‘Saurida lessepsianus a Central Atlantic’ International Union for Ocean and eastern Indian Ocean’, Article number 13224. doi:10.1038/ new species of lizardfish (Pisces: the Conservation of Nature, Gland. Zootaxa (2015) 4019 (1) : 707-732 srep13224. Synodontidae) from the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea, with a key Tikochinski, Y, Russell, B, Hyams, Watson, C, Carvajal, Ignacio J, Yates, A.M. 2015. New craniodental to species of Saurida in the Red Sea’ Y, Motro, U & Golani, D, 2016, Sergeeva, Nelly G, Pleijel, Fredrik remains of Wakaleo alcootaensis Zootaxa 3956 (4): 559-568. ‘Molecular analysis of the recently & Rouse, Greg, (2016), ‘Free-living (Diprotodontia: Thylacoleonidae) a described lizardfishSaurida calamyzin chrysopetalids (Annelida) carnivorous marsupial from the late Iwatsuki, Y, Newman SJ & Russell, lessepsianus (Synodontidae) from the from methane seeps, anoxic basins, Miocene Alcoota Local Fauna of the BC, 2015, ‘Dentex carpenteri, a new Red Sea and the Mediterranean, with and whale falls’, Zoological Journal Northern Territory, Australia. PeerJ species of deepwater seabream from remarks on its phylogeny and genetic of the Linnean Society (2016) 3:e1408. doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1408 Western Australia (Pisces: Sparidae)’ bottleneck effect’, Marine Biology 177: 700-719 Zootaxa 3957 (1): 109–119. McPhee, B.W., Choiniere, J.N., Research, DOI: 101080/17451000, Marshall, BA, Beu, AG, Ponder, WF, Yates, A.M. and Viglietti, P.A. 2015. Russell, BC, 2015, ‘Family 2016,1148821. Spencer, HG, Walton, K & Willan, RC, A second species of Eucnemesaurus Synodontidae’ Pp 541-546 in The Russell, BC, 2016, 2016, ‘Case 3702. Verconella dilatata Van Hoepen, 1920 (Dinosauria, fishes of New Zealand Vol 2 Te Papa ‘Families Synodontidae, var. cuvieriana Powell, 1927 (currently Sauropodomorpha): new information Press, Wellington. Chlorophthalmidae, Notosudidae, Penion cuvierianus; Mollusca, on the diversity and evolution of the Russell, BC, 2015, ‘Family Ipnopidae,’Scopelarchidae, Gastropoda, Buccinoidea): proposed sauropodomorph fauna of South Bathysauridae’ Pp 607-608 in The Evermannellidae, Alepsauridae, conservation of the specific name’, Africa's lower Elliot Formation (latest fishes of New Zealand Vol 2 Te Papa Omosudidae, Paralepididae, Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature Triassic). Journal of Vertebrate Press, Wellington. Anotopteridae, Bathysauridae, 73(1): 3–6. Paleontology 35(5):e980504:1-24 Giganturidae’, Pp 1824-1854 in Nimbs, MJ, Larkin, M, Davis, T, Handley, W.D., Chinsamy, A., Gomon, MF, Russell, BC, Stewart, The living marine resources of the Harasti, D, Willan, RC & Smith, SDA, Yates, A.M. and Worthy T.H. AL & Clements, KD, 2015, ‘Family Eastern Central Atlantic Volume 3: 2016, ‘Southern range extensions 2016. Sexual dimorphism in the Labridae’ Pp 1365-1366 in The fishes Bony fishes part 1 (Elopiformes to for twelve heterobranch sea slugs late Miocene mihirung Dromornis of New Zealand Vol 2 Te Papa Press, Scorpaeniformes), FAO Species (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia) on the stirtoni (Aves: Dromornithidae) Wellington Identification Guide for Fishery eastern coast of Australia’, Marine from the Alcoota Local Fauna Purposes, Rome, FAO. Russell, BC, 2015, ‘Tribe Julidinae & Biodiversity Records 9. http//: doi. of central Australia. Journal of Tribe Pseudolabrinae’, Pp 1374-1403 Russell, BC, 2016, ‘Family 10.1186/s41200-016-0027-4 Vertebrate Paleontology. DOI: in The fishes of New Zealand Vol 2 Te Sphyraenidae’, Pp 2865-2872 in 10.1080/02724634.2016.1180298. Nimbs, MJ, Willan, RC & Smith, Papa Press, Wellington. The living marine resources of the SDA. 2016, ‘Is Port Stephens, Barrett, P.M., Butler, R.J., Yates, A.M., Eastern Central Atlantic Volume 4: Polidoro, B, Ralph, GM, Strongin, K, eastern Australia, a global hotspot Baron, M.G. and Choiniere, J.N. Bony fishes part 2 (Perciformes to Harvey, M, Carpenter, KE, Adeofe, TA, for biodiversity of Aplysiidae 2016. New specimens of the basal Tetradontiformes) and Sea turtles Arnold, R, Bannerman, P, Bi Nguema, (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia)?’, ornithischian dinosaur Lesothosaurus FAO Species Identification Guide for JNB, Buchanan, JR, Camara, KMA, Molluscan Research 36. http//: doi. diagnosticus Galton, 1978 from Fishery Purposes, Rome, FAO. Camara, YH, Cissoko, K, Collette, 10.1080/13235818.2016.1207280 the Early Jurassic of South Africa. BB, Comeros-Raynal, MT, De Bruyne, Palaeontologia Africana, 50. Willan, RC, Bryce, C & Slack-Smith, G, Diouf, M, Djiman, R, Ducrocq, DOI http://hdl.handle.net/10539/19886 M, Gon, O, Harold, AS, Harwell, H, SM, 2015, ‘Kimberley marine biota. Hilton-Taylor, C, Hines, A, Hulley, PA, Historical data: molluscs’, Records Iwamoto, T, Knudsen, S, Lewembe, of the Western Australian Museum JDD, Linardich, C, Lindeman, K, Supplement 84: 287–343. Mbye, EM, Mikolo, JE, Monteiro, V,

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