AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 II THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM ANNUAL REPORT 2016–17 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Australian National Maritime Museum Annual Report 2016–17 © Commonwealth of Australia 2017 ISSN 1039-4036 (print) ISSN 2204-678X (online) This work is copyright. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior permission from the Australian National Maritime Museum. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) at Darling Harbour, Sydney, opens 9.30 am–5 pm every day (9.30 am–6 pm in January). Closed 25 December. ENTRY AT 30 JUNE 2017 Big Ticket: admission to permanent galleries, special exhibitions, vessels and Kids on Deck Adult $32, child/concession/pensioner $20 Member/child under 4 free, family $79 Special Exhibitions ticket: admission to special exhibitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Escape from Pompeii – the untold Roman rescue: Adult $20, child (4–15)/concession/pensioner $12, Members/child under 4 free Galleries Ticket: free admission to permanent galleries Members/Australian pensioners/child under 4: free Activities ticket: Adult $8, child $6, Members free Group bookings: 20% discount on ticket prices for groups of 10 or more MAILING ADDRESS Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009 Australia Ph (02) 9298 3777 cover This year the museum received an unprecedentedly Fax (02) 9298 3780 generous gift from John and Jacqui Mullen in the form Website (including this annual report) anmm.gov.au of SY Ena. Designed by Australian naval architect Walter Reeks and built in 1900, Ena is one the finest examples CONTACT OFFICER of an Edwardian steam yacht in the world. Image Andrew Frolows/ANMM For enquiries about this report please contact the Publications Officer, Janine Flew page 1 Mokuy spirit figure by Nawurapu Wunungmurra. Ph (02) 9298 3777 © Nawurapu Wunungmurra, source Buku-Larrngay Mulka Fax (02) 9298 3670 Arts Centre Email [email protected] page 3 The launch of Johnnie and Mehmet, a kinetic and Editor Janine Flew audio art installation by Alexander Knox, which explores Staff photographer Andrew Frolows the naval engagement between Australian submarine AE2 Designers Austen Kaupe and Ottoman torpedo boat Sultanhisar during World War I. Printed in Australia by Ligare Pty Ltd Image Andrew Frolows/ANMM 2 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 3 2016–17 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE AND LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Dear Minister On behalf of the Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum, I am pleased to submit our annual report for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. The Council is responsible for the preparation and content of the report of operations of the Australian National Maritime Museum. The 2016–17 annual report has been prepared and is submitted to you in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, as well as the Guidelines for the Presentation of Documents to the Parliament prepared by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Finance’s Resource Management Guide No 136 – Annual reports for corporate Commonwealth entities. This report was presented to Council on Tuesday 3 October 2017. The members of Council accept this report as being a fair and accurate representation of the organisation’s performance during the 2016–17 financial year. The museum’s 25th anniversary year, 2016–17, has been exceptional. The key performance measures for visitation, outreach, education, growing and providing access to the National Maritime Collection and supporting Indigenous maritime heritage have been met or exceeded and good progress has been made on each of the six strategic priorities set out in Shaped by the Sea, the museum’s corporate plan for 2016–20. This year, the Council’s focus has been on various strategic priorities, including the museum’s funding and growth. Some of the significant matters considered by Council include future directions in learning at the museum, the museum’s temporary and touring exhibitions strategy, the acquisition priorities for the National Maritime Collection, the future of the floating heritage fleet, developments in the Darling Harbour precinct, the museum site master planning and optimisation, the museum’s brand, volunteering, the museum’s sponsorship strategy and the strategic direction of the Australian National Maritime Foundation and the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme. The Council also reviewed the museum’s honours system and appointed our first Ambassador (Ms Christine Sadler) and awarded our first Honorary Fellowships (Mr John Mullen and RADM Andrew Robertson AO DSC RAN (Rtd)) as well offering 54 new honorary life memberships. 4 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT Museum Chairman Peter Dexter AM presents newly appointed Honorary Fellow Mr John Mullen with his certificate. Mr Mullen's gift of the Edwardian steam yacht Ena to the museum was a highlight of this reporting period. Image Andrew Frolows/ANMM The Council gives the closest attention to the museum’s financial performance. This year the museum earned 39.2% of revenue from own sources (excluding one-offs), compared to 36.2% in 2015–16 and 33.1% in 2014–15. While revenue from admissions, retail, programs, sponsorship, grants, donations and interest all exceeded target this year, the positive impact was offset by the museum’s contribution to Commonwealth Budget savings measures. The museum was also confronted with a major and unexpected increase in energy costs this year, requiring reprioritisation of limited funds to this expense. The Council applauds the government’s decision to invest $13.9 million over the next three years in various capital projects at the museum under the Public Service Modernisation Fund. These funds will enable the museum to address various important compliance and safety issues, as well as ultimately reduce some costs and generate some additional revenue. This is an excellent first step towards addressing the capital needs of the museum. The support of the Department of Communications and the Arts in this respect is greatly appreciated. The Council expects that the next three years will be the most complex in the museum’s history as we implement several major capital projects which, while transformative, have the potential for short-term adverse impact on revenue due to site disruption. Going forward, it will be extremely challenging for the museum to maintain growth in visitation, outreach, programs and the National Maritime Collection without supplementation of operational funding (whether through appropriation or own-source income). The Council will continue to direct our efforts to achieving income growth. This year the Council welcomed two new members, Ms Alison Page and Mr David Blackley. The Governor-General also reappointed me as Chairman for a third term. The Council was delighted with the recognition given to the director, Kevin Sumption, in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Mr Sumption was awarded a Public Service Medal for outstanding service as Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum. In closing I thank the director and staff and every volunteer, Member of the museum and supporter for their efforts this year. As always, I am grateful to each Council member who has brought their considerable expertise to the governance of the museum. Peter Dexter AM FAICD Chairman Australian National Maritime Museum Council THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 5 CONTENTS YEAR IN REVIEW Chairman’s message and letter of transmittal 4 Highlights 14 Our vision 9 Director’s overview 16 Our mission 9 Annual performance statement 22 Our purpose 9 Exhibitions and attractions 38 Our values 11 Travelling exhibitions 50 Our priorities 11 Interactives and multimedia 58 Achievements, outreach, collaboration and partnerships 60 Statutory information 102 Human resources 108 6 THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT APPENDIXES Statement by the Chairman, Chief Executive Visitor and Member programs 150 and Chief Financial Officer 113 Selected acquisitions to the National Independent Auditor’s Report 114 Maritime Collection 157 ANMM Statement of Comprehensive Income 116 ANMM publications 158 ANMM Statement of Financial Position 117 Director and staff publications, displays and ANMM Statement of Change in Equity 118 ANMM blogs 159 ANMM Cash Flow Statement 119 Director and staff conference papers, ANMM Notes to and Forming Part of the lectures and talks 166 Financial Statements 120 Director and staff media appearances 170 Director and staff professional and academic appointments 172 Director and staff overseas travel 173 Organisation chart 175 APS director and staff 176 Council members 180 Council meetings and committees 182 Australian National Maritime Foundation 184 Patrons and sponsors 186 Corporate members 186 Recognising individuals of distinction 187 Volunteers 190 Resource statement by outcomes 196 Expenses by outcomes 197 Consultants 198 Functions