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Australian War Memorial War Australian Annual Report 2009-2010 Annual Report Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009-2010 Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Then Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable The Council Chair walks with Governor-General Her Excellency Kevin Rudd MP, delivers the Address on ANZAC Ms Quentin Bryce through the Commemorative Area following Day 2010. the 2009 Remembrance Day ceremony. Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2010, together with the financial statements and the report of the Auditor-General Images produced courtesy of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Cover image: New Eastern Precinct development at night (AWM PAIU2010/028.11) Back cover image: The sculpture of Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop overlooks the Terrace at the Memorial cafe (AWM PAIU2010/028.01) Copyright © Australian War Memorial ISSN 1441 4198 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced, copied, scanned, stored in a retrieval system, recorded, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher. Australian War Memorial GPO Box 345 Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia www.awm.gov.au Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 iii Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 iv Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Introduction to the Report The Annual Report of the Australian War Memorial for the year ended 30 June 2010 follows the format for an Annual Report for a Commonwealth Authority in accordance with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies (CAC) (Report of Operations) Orders 2005 under the CAC Act 1997. Details of plans mentioned in the report can be obtained from the Contact Officer noted below. The report has been constructed to reflect the Memorial’s Outcome and Outputs structure and to address Government reporting requirements. Part One Corporate Governance includes the Chair’s Report and details of the Council and its operations and performance. Part Two Corporate Operations includes the Director’s highlights and overview of the Memorial’s performance during 2009–10. Part Three Corporate Summary provides information on the structure and reporting framework of the Memorial. Part Four Performance Report details performance information against the Memorial’s Outcome and against external and internal Outputs. Part Five Accountability provides detailed information about the Memorial as required for reporting. Part Six Financial Statements include the Report by the Auditor-General and Financial Statements. Appendices Appendices provide additional information about the Memorial, including staff profiles, Collection acquisitions and disposals, and major sponsors. Contact Officer The contact officer for enquiries about this report is: The Executive Officer Corporate Services Australian War Memorial GPO Box 345 Canberra ACT 2601 Phone: (02) 6243 4290 Fax: (02) 6243 4330 Email: [email protected] A copy of this report may be found on the Memorial’s website at www.awm.gov.au v Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Contents Introduction v Highlights x 1. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 1 Corporate Governance Structure 3 Council of the Memorial 3 Council Performance 4 2. CORPORATE OPERATIONS 5 3. CORPORATE SUMMARY 9 Purpose 9 Mission 9 Vision for the Future 9 Values 9 Planning and Reporting Framework 10 Organisation Chart and Senior Staff 10 Branch Descriptions 11 Public Programs 11 National Collection 11 Corporate Services 11 4. PERFORMANCE REPORT 13 Outcome and Outputs Structure 13 Overall Performance against the Outcome 14 OUTPUT 1.1 Commemorative Ceremonies 14 Overview 14 Other Commemorative Activities 16 OUTPUT 1.2 The National Memorial and Grounds 16 Overview 16 Other Related Activities 18 OUTPUT 1.3 The National Collection 18 Overview 18 Other Collection Activities 20 vi Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 OUTPUT 1.4 Exhibitions 22 Overview 22 Other Exhibition Activities 22 OUTPUT 1.5 Interpretive Services 24 Overview 24 Other Interpretive Activities 26 OUTPUT 1.6 Promotions and Community Services 27 Overview 27 Other Promotion and Community Services Activities 28 OUTPUT 1.7 Research, Information, and Dissemination 29 Overview 29 OUTPUT 1.8 Visitor Services 34 Overview 34 Other Visitor Services Activities 35 INTERNAL OUTPUTS 36 OUTPUT 1.9 Corporate Governance 36 OUTPUT 1.10 Executive Strategic Management 36 Executive Leadership 36 Strategic Management 37 Risk Management 37 Copyright 38 Evaluation and Visitor Research 38 OUTPUT 1.11 Resource Management 39 Buildings and Services 39 Finance 40 Information Technology 41 People Management 42 OUTPUT 1.12 Revenue Generation 42 Other Revenues 43 OUTPUT 1.13 Team Management 44 vii Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 5. ACCOUNTABILITY 45 Legislation, Functions, and Powers 45 Enabling Legislation 45 Functions of the Memorial 45 Powers of the Memorial 46 Responsible Minister 46 Powers of the Minister 46 Internal and External Audits 47 Fraud Control 47 Effects of Ministerial Directions 47 General Policy under section 28 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 47 Indemnities and Insurance Premiums 47 Legal Actions 47 Ombudsman 48 Social Justice and Equity 48 Service Charter report 49 Advertising and Market Research Expenditure 49 Freedom of Information Act 1982, Section 8 Statement 50 Freedom of Information Act 1982, Statistics 2009–10 51 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999, Section 516A Statement 51 Occupational Health and Safety 52 Commonwealth Disability Strategy Report 52 6. Report by THE AUDitor-General AND FINANCIAL Statements 53 viii Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 7. APPENDICES 91 APPENDIX 1 93 Council Membership 93 APPENDIX 2 98 Council Profiles 98 APPENDIX 3 102 Senior Staff Profiles 102 APPENDIX 4 105 VIP Visits, Events and Ceremonies 105 APPENDIX 5 110 Key Acquisitions and Disposals 110 APPENDIX 6 112 Special Touring Exhibition 112 Travelling Exhibitions 112 APPENDIX 7 114 Staff Publications, Lectures, and Talks 114 APPENDIX 8 121 Staffing Overview as at 30 June 2010 121 Performance-Based Pay 121 APPENDIX 9 123 Major Sponsors 123 Glossary 125 Compliance Index 126 Index 127 ix HighlightsAustralian War Memorial of the Annual Australian Report 2009–2010 War Memorial 2009–2010 Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Eastern Precinct development was completed within budget and on time – an outstanding addition. The well established Travelling Exhibitions Official History of Southeast Asian conflicts was program reaches many Australians. completed and dispatched by the author. Highlights of the Australian War Memorial 2009–2010 Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009-2010 Events: the annual Christmas Carols in the grounds and “Big Things in Store” at our Treloar complex continue to be popular. More publications by curators The RAAF hands over a Caribou aircraft for the Collection. Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–2010 “Best museum I have ever been in. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. (nothing a bother).” December 2009 “A great experience with the memorial museum. Very enlightening.” January 2010 “I have visited the new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa and the Imperial War Museum in London and your institution is second to none. I was most impressed by how you combined a memorial to honour your veterans with a museum that explained their accomplishments.” March 2010 xii Australian War Memorial Annual Report 2009–20102009-2010 1 Director Steve Gower, the Council Chair, General Peter Cosgrove, and the Honourable Alan Griffin MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, unveil the plaque at the opening of the Eastern Precinct on 15 April 2010. Corporate Governance It is the end of yet another year, and the Australian provided to the public. Cuts have been unavoidable in War Memorial has achieved much, reached many these areas. The continuing reduction in the operating milestones, and overcome various challenges. In the budget of the Memorial means that further rationalisation broader Australian community there has been a certain of staff positions and programs has had to occur during dynamism, with an evolving political and economic this financial year, and will continue into the next. landscape, including, thankfully, the steady recovery from It is not widely appreciated that many of our existing the global financial crisis. The Memorial cannot operate public programs are sponsored by private Australian in isolation from the state of the national economy which citizens or companies. Some of these sponsors have impacts on appropriations. Our present circumstances had a longstanding association with the institution, and reflect this and the corporate sector’s ability to provide without them we would not be able to provide many substantial funding to cultural institutions. of the public programs that form an important part of This year has seen a further reduction in the operational the Memorial’s commemorative function. Nor would we budget for the Memorial, and for other federal cultural have been able to achieve the high standards of gallery agencies, through the ongoing application of the development illustrated by the most recent Conflicts 1945 efficiency dividend. The challenge for the Memorial is to today and Over the front permanent exhibitions. In to do more with less, but there are limits to how far this recognition of