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The NSW Parliament has re-established the Select Committee on the Government's management of the Powerhouse Museum and other museums and cultural projects in New South Wales.

The terms of reference are heavily focused on the move of the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta, but do also focus on the other museums and galleries that the state government funds.

The PSA will be making a submission to this inquiry to support our members who have been going through extensive changes both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In times such as now when there is uncertainty about a range of corporate partners, we will be advocating for increased funding of and a larger role for our state run cultural Museums, Galleries and Library.

We would like your views about some of the key terms of reference in this inquiry. 

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* 1. Please fill out the following details so we can contact you

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* 2. Which agency do you work for?

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* 3. Do you think that the government’s efficiency dividends (mandated budget cuts) has assisted your agency in maintaining and delivering culture, heritage and information to the public?

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* 4. Please describe how the efficiency dividends and budget cuts have affected your organisation or the work you do?

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* 5. Have you been affected by COVID-19 pandemic and closures?

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* 6. Five Pillars Approach

There are currently 5 state run cultural institutions in Sydney being the Sydney Living Museums, State Library of NSW, Australian Museum, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences and the Art Gallery of NSW that maintain, develop and exhibit their own collection or content. These world-class Institutions have a long and rich history and heritage at their locations and across NSW, as well as large collections off site. For over a century these institutions have maintained our cultural, artistic, and scientific history, educating and sparking interest in many generations of NSW public and garnering millions of dollars of extra tourism annually.

If the NSW Government provided adequate funding for an art, science and culture led COVID recovery would you be in favour of the following delivery model being at the centre.

1.       Maintenance and improvement of existing Sydney sites for these institutions, including the existing Greater Sydney and Regional Engagement Programs that the 5 pillars deliver.

2.       The creation of a new Parramatta Cultural Institution serviced by the existing 5 pillars

3.       The creation of a new NSW Country Roving Museum model supported by the NSW Government whereby mobile exhibitions garner interest in the Sydney Museums and in the cultural, historical or heritage aspects that the 5 pillars deliver.

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* 7. Do you think the Powerhouse Museums being shut in Ultimo and moved to Parramatta is a good Government decision? 

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* 8. Do you think there are better options for a cultural institution in Parramatta than moving the Powerhouse Museum?

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* 9. Should the Government be more transparent with their plans in moving the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta? 

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* 10. What aspect of the Government’s plans to move the Powerhouse to Parramatta would you like to Government to make public?

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* 11. Are there any other comments that you would like included in the parliamentary Inquiry. 

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