Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Nathan Rees, MP
Premier and Minister for the Arts
Sir,
In accordance with the provisions of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public
Finance and Audit Act 1983 we have pleasure in submitting this report of the activities of the
Australian Museum Trust for the financial year ended 30 June 2009 for presentation to Parliament.
Brian Sherman, AM
President of the Trust
Frank Howarth
Secretary of the Trust
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 iii
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Images
Front cover and page 5
The Collections & Research Building opened in November 2008.
The design incorporates elements inspired by the scale pattern and
iridescence of a butterfly’s wing. Photo Carl Bento.
page 2
Visitor events coordinator David Bock prepares geological specimens for
use in the Search & Discover interactive area. Photo Stuart Humphreys.
page 16
Exhibition production staff Albino Gimenez and Colin Johnston assemble
an exhibit for the Dinosaurs exhibition. Photo Stuart Humphreys.
page 36
Conservation manager Colin Macgregor uses a laser scanner to produce
a digital 3D image of an artefact. Photo Carl Bento.
page 72
Conservator Kate Brotherston assesses an artefact from the Pacific
collection store. Photo Stuart Humphreys.
Contents
INDEX 120
Our year in review
1
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 3
Our Vision
Our Context Our Values
A beautiful and sustainable
As the Australian Museum, we seek to As the Australian Museum, we seek to be:
natural world with vibrant explore the tensions that characterise
and diverse cultures. our Australian context. We recognise
egalitarian and fair-minded
willing to use humour and not take
that we are:
ourselves too seriously
Our Purpose a modern culture of European heritage, inquisitive and explorative
now multicultural, imposed on one creative and innovative
Inspire the exploration of the oldest continuous cultures in truthful and authoritative
of nature and cultures. the world outgoing
one of the most sparsely populated and respectful of the rights and views
most urbanised countries in the world of others
engaged in a dialogue with all
geographically isolated with a unique
our audiences.
biodiversity, now challenged by a range
of human impacts
able to access freely a wide array Our Goals
of knowledge while respecting the
The Museum aspires to:
intellectual property rights of its owners.
build a targeted time series of objects
As a natural history museum and scientific
defining our natural and cultural world
research institution, there are a range of
unlock and share the knowledge in our
challenges and opportunities that inform
natural and cultural collections
the Australian Museum’s strategic direction.
ignite enthusiasm for the skills that
These include:
explorers and collectors use
the goals and objectives of the NSW find new connections across nature,
State Plan culture and our lives
the need to remain relevant in a rapidly capture the imagination of young,
changing world old and all those in between
a range of environmental and provide a safe work place for visitors
cultural issues, many of national and and staff
international significance, which are build an environmentally sustainable
addressed through the Australian workplace to promote and demonstrate
Museum’s Research Strategy sustainability values.
2008–09 highlights
and snapshots
Delivering on promises
Change, they say, is never- exploration of nature and culture. Engaging online
But, like change and revitalisation, Taking the Museum’s popular website to
ending. So too is the need to the work is never done. new levels of engagement has presented
reinvent, renew and revitalise some major challenges. But we’ve done
A concrete commitment to science
the Australian Museum. The Collections & Research Building
it – a revamped website that’s now better
equipped to meet interactive minds of
provides a secure and sustainable all ages with:
The year to June 2009 has seen several environment for much of the Museum’s
projects reach fruition. Without doubt, the latest event information
zoology collection of some 10 million
the most significant is the completion improved functionality
specimens. It also provides a safe working
and commissioning of the Collections news, blogs, videos and comments.
environment for up to 90 staff with
& Research Building, followed closely contemporary offices and new laboratories. 1 The Museum’s revamped website has many
by a complete overhaul of the Museum new features that allow users to customise
website to enable greater interaction Moving specimens and staff into the new their experiences.
with our online audiences. building has been an enormous but very 2 Dr Rebecca Johnson heads the Museum’s DNA
satisfying logistical task. It has freed up our laboratory in the Collections & Research Building. The
There is a renewed sense of vitality
space-starved site to create new areas for new DNA lab plays a critical role in taxonomic and
about the Museum as we continue wildlife research, and it undertakes forensic studies
Australian Museum Members, volunteers
to fulfill our mission of inspiring the for government authorities. Photo Stuart Humphreys.
and archival storage.
6 Highlights and snapshots
Engaging with
communities
The Museum and its Reaching out to kids of all ages 1 Richard Campbell returned to the Museum
as the Indigenous Australians studio artist in
collections attract people Our younger audiences know how to June 2009 following a similar 3-month stint
enjoy themselves at the Museum. This in 2008. Photo Stuart Humphreys.
from Sydney, rural Australia year has seen: 2 Winnie the dinosaur puppet played to packed
and internationally with a new puppet show featuring Winnie, houses during the January 2009 school holidays.
more than 320,000 visitors the life-sized Muttaburrasaurus Photo Carl Bento.
5 6 7
8 Highlights and snapshots
Transforming
science into
outcomes
Museum scientists are Caring for collections 1 The Museum acquired many significant objects
for the collection, such as this 12-faced slit drum,
The centrepiece of the Museum’s
striving to better understand revitalisation program is the new
purchased with the support of the Australian
Museum Foundation. Photo Carl Bento.
the critical environmental Collections & Research Building to house
2 Materials Conservation Manager Colin Macgregor
and cultural issues facing much of the Museum’s zoology collections operates a laser scanner, bought with generous
and the skilled people who research them.
our region. The purpose-built facility includes new
support from the Australian Museum Foundation.
The scanner creates a detailed digital record of
laboratories, workspaces and collection objects – an invaluable tool for Museum research
Museum research is organised and materials conservation. Photo Carl Bento.
storage areas.
under eight program areas to ensure 3 Bird Collection Manager Dr Walter Boles moving
In May 2009, the Mineralogy and
a strategic approach. Central to our specimens into the Collections & Research Building.
Palaeontology sections moved into Photo Stuart Humphreys.
research work is the largest natural
refurbished offices and collection areas in
science and cultural collection in 4 We’ve spent 200 years accumulating valuable
the Parkes Farmer wing of the Museum.
Australia – more than 16 million information about the environment. The Atlas of
registered items to be preserved, Living Australia project is now linking databases
Biodiversity conservation globally to make the information readily accessible.
catalogued and accessed for
Photo Brooke Carson-Ewart.
research purposes. and management
Museum scientists participated in 26 5 Museum staff published descriptions of more than
1 2
3 4 6
5
10 Highlights and snapshots
Sustaining
the Museum
Revitalisation, continued
The opening of the Collections & Research
Building in November 2008 has freed
up areas for renovation and restoration.
Many staff and collections have now been
relocated to refurbished and contemporary
work spaces.
4
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 11
President’s report the past year, including a rare example a major program of capital works at
of a 12-faced wooden ceremonial slit College Street, including construction
It is a great pleasure to look back on the
drum (atingting kon) from the island of the new Collections & Research
Museum’s achievements for the year to
of Ambrym in Vanuatu. Few men now Building and two major new
June 2009, and to make what will be
hold the traditional rights to sponsor the permanent exhibitions, Dinosaurs
my last annual report as President of
carving of these large and impressive and Surviving Australia
the Australian Museum Trust. Having
objects, so the drum is a valuable addition the continuing strength of scientific
served three 3-year terms, the maximum
to the Museum’s Pacific collection. research, including the description
possible for a Trustee under the governing
Three important works by contemporary of hundreds of new species, the
legislation, it is with some sadness that
Indigenous artists Yvonne Koolmatrie, publication of nearly 1500 scientific
I will retire from the Trust at the end
Owen Yalandja and Craig Koometa were papers and books, and the receipt of
of December.
purchased and will be on display as part of over $13 million in external research
This year our new Collections & Research the forthcoming Menagerie: Contemporary grant funding, plus a multitude of
Building, the first major new building to be Indigenous Sculpture exhibition. I am other grant funding
constructed at the Museum for 20 years, pleased to acknowledge the support of continued growth in the size and
was finished according to plan. Providing the Australian Museum Foundation, which community profile of the Australian
safe, modern laboratories and offices for made all of these acquisitions possible. Museum Eureka Prizes, now in its
up to 90 staff, the new building also brings 20th year
There were significant changes to the
together much of the Museum’s zoology introduction of an integrated collection
Australian Museum Trust this year, which
collection in purpose-built storage facilities management system, and the acquisition
has been expanded from 9 to 11 members.
for 10 million scientific specimens. of an estimated 2 million additional
I am delighted to welcome three new
This year has seen the launch of the Trustees, Michael Chaaya, Alison Page and items into the Museum’s collections.
Museum’s new website, the centrepiece David Sherley, to the Trust, and delighted In the 2002 Annual Report I wrote, ‘The
of which is a new content management to note the reappointment of Sam Mostyn Australian Museum has never rested on its
system which allows for much greater and Ronnie Harding. I would also like to laurels, but has always strived to remain
interaction between and among the acknowledge the enormous contribution a pioneer. It is testament to its intelligent
Museum and the public. The Museum that has been made by retiring Trustee leadership that the Museum continues to
maintained its vibrant public programs Michael Seyffer, particularly his contribution be at the cutting edge of its many fields
through the year, including temporary to the successful completion of the of expertise’. I am proud to say that this
exhibitions such as When Mammoths Museum’s gallery refurbishments and remains as true today as it was when I
Roamed, Papunya Painting: Out of the the Collections & Research Building. commenced as President. I would like
to thank all present and past staff and
Desert, and Climate Change: Our Future, In making my final report as Trust President
volunteers, Australian Museum Members,
Our Choice. The last was a particular it is exciting to reflect on how much the
my fellow Trustees, fellow members of the
highlight for the Museum, featuring staff and supporters of the Museum have
Australian Museum Foundation and the
innovative new media and a uniquely managed to achieve in the nine years since Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation,
sustainable approach to design and I joined the Trust in 2001. Some of the and the Museum's donors and sponsors
fabrication. Other public program initiatives highlights during or over this time were: for making that happen. And of course,
ranged from the new Muttaburrasaurus
growth in visitor numbers — from I would particularly like to thank and
dinosaur puppet show, to Science
around 240,000 per year in 2001–02 acknowledge Frank Howarth for the
Morning Teas, a social inclusion project in sterling job he has done as Director of
to an average of over 300,000 in the
conjunction with The Salvation Army, to the the Australian Museum.
last few years. There has also been huge
Museum in a Box® program which delivered
growth in the public response to the
teaching resources to nearly 70,000 school
Museum’s online offerings, with the
students across NSW.
number of annual user sessions growing
There were some particularly important from three million in 2001–02 to our Brian Sherman, AM
acquisitions to the cultural collections in current community of 14 million users President of the Trust
12 Part 1 Our year in review
Director’s report invasive pests, climate change impacts, Indigenous Cultural Centre on the eastern
As I write this report, a visitor to the environmental degradation and new end of the College Street site.
Australian Museum can enjoy two special pathogens. The new facility will draw on
Over the longer term, we will continue
exhibitions, When Mammoths Roamed the Museum’s expertise in taxonomy and
to enhance the visitor experience at the
and Climate Change: Our Future, Our collections to help secure Australia’s future
Australian Museum by upgrading the public
Choice. Mammoths takes a visitor into in agriculture, fisheries, biosecurity and
galleries and engaging our visitors with an
the world of the last ice age, while Climate biodiversity protection.
exciting program of temporary exhibitions.
Change explores how an individual’s Scientific research on key issues such as Planning for the new Indigenous Australia
everyday decisions could impact on the the impact of climate change, invasive and Pacific galleries is underway, and
world of the future. Both invite a visitor species and biodiversity loss remain a we are actively exploring partnership
to consider two of the most pressing issues critical focus for the Museum. In particular, opportunities for touring programs
facing humanity: the loss of biodiversity scientific collaboration on a national with museums in Asia.
and climate change. Together they explore and international level will be important
Underpinning all of our initiatives
the issues in a way that perhaps only a for the Museum into the future. The
moving forward will be an emphasis
museum can do: simultaneously looking Australian Museum will continue to be
on the Museum’s ability to generate
forwards and backwards at a scale that a driving force in the national Atlas of
larger and wider streams of income.
becomes relevant at a personal level. Living Australia project. This aims to
We will be implementing a number
The celebrated American museum develop a biodiversity data-management
of new revenue-generating programs
commentator Stephen E Weil wrote that system that will link Australia’s biological
including new licensing initiatives and
museums that prosper into the future will knowledge with its scientific and
a bequest program. We will continue to
be those that are for someone, not about agricultural reference collections in
highlight the relevance of our collections,
something. In other words, they must be museums, universities and herbaria
research and public programs to our
relevant. In a time of global financial crisis across the nation. The Museum will also
sponsors, donors and commercial
and diminishing resources, this has become continue to play a significant role in the
partners. We hope to continue to enjoy
truer than ever. Consortium for the Barcode of Life,
the financial support of the Australian
an international initiative devoted to
I am proud to say my colleagues at the Museum Foundation and the Lizard Island
developing DNA barcoding as a global
Australian Museum are embracing the Reef Research Foundation, who are
standard for the identification of
challenges and opportunities created as such effective advocates on behalf of
biological species.
our role, indeed the role of all museums, the Museum.
continues to evolve. Maintaining and Engaging with Sydney’s Indigenous and
Finally, I would particularly like to take this
increasing our relevance to the community, Pacific Islander communities remains a
opportunity to thank the Museum’s staff,
whether through unlocking our collections, priority for the Museum. We are exploring
volunteers and Trustees for their dedication,
our research or through our public new ways to make collections accessible,
enthusiasm and creativity. I am fortunate
programs, remains the Museum’s such as the experimental Virtual Museum
to be joined by such a great group of
greatest priority. of the Pacific. This project relies on cutting-
colleagues as the Australian Museum
edge technologies, in terms of digitisation
The Museum is currently seeking funding moves forward on the next stage of
and the web interface and its navigation
for a major new initiative, Australia’s its journey.
technique, to provide the user with an
first research and training facility for unparalleled degree of flexibility and
DNA barcoding, a new technique interactivity in how they engage with
that will revolutionise our capacity to objects in the digital realm. The repatriation
manage biodiversity. Rapid identification of Aboriginal ancestral remains and
of plants, animals and pathogens is secret and sacred objects will continue
crucial for Australia to manage threats to be another important program, as Frank Howarth
to its biodiversity and biosecurity from is continued planning for a possible Director of the Australian Museum
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Delivering to the Community Figure 1.3 Annual onsite visitation, Australian Museum, 2004–05 to 2008–09
One of the core drivers of these revenue
increases was the continuing strong onsite 340
attendance to the Australian Museum’s
public programs (Figure 1.3). More than
330
320,000 people enjoyed the diverse range
of permanent and temporary exhibitions
at the Museum’s College Street venue, 320
including When Mammoths Roamed,
Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert,
Wildlife Photographer of the Year and 310
45,000
2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09
Students
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 15
Figure 1.5 Student participation in onsite and offsite Australian Museum Authoritative research
science communication programs, 2004–05 to 2008–09
The Museum faced considerable challenges
13,000 this year with the completion of the
Collections & Research Building. The move
to the new building and refurbishment of
12,000
the vacated spaces involved shifting over
70 staff and their equipment into the new
11,000
offices and laboratories. Just over 10 million
collection items were also transferred into
10,000 new storage facilities.
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Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 17
Community
Results
Increased awareness of
nature and cultures
Outreach services
Notes
1. The Collection Integrity Index represents an overall
assessment of the wellbeing of the Museum’s collection
based on 10 criteria.
2. Onsite visitors may access more than one service so
that total services delivered exceeds total visitors stated
elsewhere.
3. 'Exhibitions' are defined as public program events and
activity centres above 50 m2 and does not include smaller
displays or showcases.
4. Visitor programs are made up of science interpretation
activities and visitor events, school holiday programs,
Search & Discover and Kidspace.
5. The decline in web visitation may be due to several
factors: the restructuring of the website in 2008,
plateauing demand and competition from
competing websites.
20 Part 2 Performance reports
The community values Real and virtual programs are Increase in visitor in person
350,000 321,954
nature and cultures accessed by the community numbers
15 million 14.4 million (2)
virtually
Key Result Area 1 temporary exhibition projects has been as the exciting diversity of temporary
Delivering services identified as potential headline exhibitions exhibitions and other programs.
for 2010–13, some as inbound touring
The Museum offered its College Street
Our mix of programs, services shows, and some to be developed by the
visitors a diverse range of informative
Australian Museum. The work of concept
and research will be relevant, and engaging exhibition experiences.
development and partnership building
focused and effective in to enable the successful delivery of this
The newest long-term onsite flagship
inspiring the exploration program is now underway.
exhibitions included Surviving Australia and
Dinosaurs adding to existing exhibitions
of nature and culture
Operating achievements Skeletons, Indigenous Australians, Planet
Onsite attendance to public programs of Minerals, Chapman Mineral Collection,
Exhibitions was 321,954 compared to a target Birds of Australia and Insects & Invertebrates
Strategic achievements of 350,000 set for this financial year of Land and Freshwater. All were available
(Table 2.2). Total visitor numbers were two with payment of the general admission fee.
A new approach to the identification and
per cent above the average attendance for
commissioning of exhibitions is currently The Museum was host to five major
the preceding four-year period.
being reviewed, along with further temporary exhibitions, three of which were
development of the strategic approach to This achievement was due to the continued available without an additional entry fee
exhibition development. A range of major success of new flagship exhibitions, as well (Table 2.3).
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 21
Papunya Painting: Out of the Desert (1) from the National Museum of Australia, Canberra 5 July – 2 November 2008 18,524
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 from the Natural History Museum, London 13 December 2008 – 22 March 2009 101,797
Frank Hurley: Journeys into Papua 29 March 2008 –15 March 2009 228,561
When Mammoths Roamed (1) from the National Museum of Natural History, Paris 10 April – 24 July 2009 42,885
Climate Change: Our Future, Our Choice 2 May – 16 August 2009 46,444
The Museum also presented seven smaller would recommend the Australian Museum Science Morning Teas – a study to gauge
displays and exhibits: to others. Families made up 48 per cent of the success of this new initiative aiming
visitors, 14 per cent were visiting alone and to engage disadvantaged young parents
Lizard Island
59 per cent were repeat visitors. The new with Museum activities.
Eureka 20th Anniversary (incorporating
Dinosaurs exhibition is a major attraction Pacific Cultures – a suite of detailed
the New Scientist Eureka Prize for
for visitors of all ages. consultations were conducted with
Science Photography 2008)
Materials Conservation Exhibition and program evaluation members of the Pacific communities in
The Wollemi Pine Sydney to contribute to the concept brief
The Museum conducted a range
The Thylacine for a proposed exhibition.
of evaluation studies during
Papunya Art 2008–09 including: Teachers College – this full-day event
Up Close and Spineless was designed to engage teachers from a
Photography Competition. Search & Discover – 200 surveys variety of schools in the development of
completed to assess the current space future learning programs at the Museum.
Offsite, the Museum managed three and contribute to the development of
touring exhibitions at four venues in Indigenous Australians – 200 interviews
Discover, a proposed new learning space.
suburban Sydney, regional NSW or were conducted to evaluate the current
Up Close and Spineless photography Indigenous exhibition and inform the
interstate. Table 2.4 shows the number
competition – a self-complete survey development of a proposed new
of visitors at each of the locations.
conducted to assess the viability and exhibition.
future direction of this competition.
Kids College – this annual event in 2009
Audience research Wildlife Photographer of the Year focused on Climate Change: Our Future,
Visitor feedback exhibition – a self-complete survey Our Choice. Students from a range of
distributed to visitors to monitor their schools contributed to the content and
The visitor surveys undertaken throughout
satisfaction with the 2009 exhibition. design of this new exhibition.
the year (900 in total) have found a high
level of satisfaction with all aspects of Volunteers Program – a detailed All About Evil – A blogging experiment
visiting the Australian Museum: general assessment of the program from both designed to test if we can engage our
exhibitions (91 per cent satisfied or very staff and volunteer perspectives. audiences in the development process
satisfied), value for money (87 per cent Climate Change: Our Future, for this potential exhibition.
satisfied or very satisfied), and overall visit Our Choice exhibition – both
(93 per cent satisfied or very satisfied). formative and summative evaluations
Ninety-eight per cent of visitors stated they were undertaken.
22 Part 2 Performance reports
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 Newcastle Regional Library 2 June – 6 September 2008 not available
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Launceston 11 October – 16 November 2008 10,980
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 South Australian Museum 11 April – 24 May 2009 not available
Pacific Patterns St George Regional Museum, Hurstville 1 April – 5 July 2008 4476
Pacific Patterns Newcastle Regional Library 4 August – 30 August 2008 not available
Touch Tables and Learning Services spaces. Onsite visits were arranged Indigenous learning programs
This cataloguing was in preparation for
for 33,400 students including Indigenous artist Richard Campbell was
adding the specimens to the main the official World Youth Week artist in July
collection database, the Electronic
11,438 students who were
2008. Visitors to the Indigenous Australians
Museum Management System (EMu). engaged through stimulating
exhibition could watch Richard work
educator-led programs. during July and August as studio artist
Kidspace
Kidspace became increasingly busy and exhibitor. The Changing Ways space
An additional 1333 students took part
during 2008–09 with the opening of in the Indigenous Australians exhibition
in educator-led programs conducted
the Dinosaurs and Surviving Australia featured Life on the Darling, a display of
offsite at five venues in metropolitan,
exhibitions attracting many new under- artworks loaned by Indigenous artists from
regional and rural New South Wales.
5s visitors. These exhibitions, along with Wilcannia, NSW.
targeted promotion to metropolitan Fifteen new programs were developed
in five categories: new semi-permanent An Indigenous Education Assistant was
preschools, attracted a large number of
exhibitions, new temporary exhibitions, appointed to Learning Services and began
visiting groups. A total of 63 groups and
1303 preschool children also booked cultural collections access, visual arts, training on Indigenous and other education
into Kidspace. and video conferencing. programs. Learning Service’s Manager
of Indigenous Programs attended the
The under-5s programs continue to Other achievements for the year included: World Indigenous Peoples Conference in
engage the younger audience. The Family
Two visual arts programs, Artlink Melbourne in 2008 and three conferences
Day program runs twice every Thursday
and Artlook, were launched to an or forums in 2009, including the Aboriginal
morning during the school term and is fully
enthusiastic response. Education Consultative Group annual
booked. Each week the program included a
story related to the Museum’s content, art The Fashion Less Waste Competition general meeting.
experiences and specimens and attracted and Fashion Parade were launched Outreach
1598 children and approximately 1400 successfully with plans for an annual Museum in a Box®
adults. About half of all attendees are event promoting environmental
Museum in a Box® provides 25 themed
repeat visitors but many first-time sustainability.
users are taking advantage of this education packages linked to the school
Teaching resources were modified in syllabus. Each box contains activities
learning experience.
preparation for greater access via the supported by a treasure trove of real
The Exhibition Hunts program is another Museum’s new website. museum specimens, casts, artefacts,
activity gaining in popularity. These were Twenty work-experience school students dioramas, photographs, video and audio
designed to highlight selected exhibitions were placed across the Museum. tapes, games, books and computer
and extend the content of the exhibition
Mentoring was given to Asei Sando software.Two new boxes were released
to our younger audience. The program is
(Natural History Museum, Papua New during the year, Spider and early childhood
an educator-led workshop that encourages
children to think about the world they Guinea), Yasmin Haas (Macquarie Dinosaur. Refurbished Insect boxes were
live in. Feedback received has been very University) and Sally Patfield (Audience released in early 2009 with the addition of
positive, with the Dinosaur Hunt being the Research Unit). invertebrate survey equipment.
most popular. This program has attracted The People to People program Museum in a Box® was accessed by 68,600
878 children and approximately 825 adults introduced 740 high school students students through 420 loans to schools or
this financial year. from the USA to the culture of at other Museum events. Seventy-five per
Australia’s Indigenous peoples.
cent of the students accessed the boxes
Learning services Two Teacher Preview Nights were through loans to schools; 18 per cent
held for Surviving Australia and through other Museum events, and seven
In 2008–09, the Museum provided
a diverse range of education programs the temporary exhibitions Climate per cent through video conferences. The
to meet the curriculum needs of Change and When Mammoths Roamed. increasing popularity of this program is
school students. shown in Figure 1.4.
24 Part 2 Performance reports
Over 1600 people attended evening (members of the general public and some These collections form a valuable source
lectures which covered subjects such as: of our known web audiences, teachers, of material and information not only
amber, dementia, archaeology, Einstein, researchers, students, families) was for research, display and education,
weather, climate change, Indigenous conducted throughout the development. but also for managing the biodiversity
dreaming stories, sleep, psychology Some features of the new website include: and geodiversity of Australia, and
and more. understanding indigenous cultural
My Museum, which invites our web
Almost 150 people participated in the diversity and heritage in the Australasian
audiences to become part of our
urban and bush walk program, exploring region. They also provide a reference
website and upload comments, tags,
destinations such as Royal National base and historical archive of natural and
images, movies and audio and gather
Park, Auburn, Centennial Park, Pymble, cultural diversity for the region. As such,
and share their favourite pages
Lavender Bay and Balmoral. the Museum plays an important role in
Decentralised authorship allowing maintaining, managing, developing and
Over 200 people attended a special Museum staff to interact directly enabling access to its collections, not
Members-only behind-the-scenes with the website only for its own researchers, but also for
preview of the new Collections &
Blogs researchers from organisations all over
Research Building.
Improved search capacities the world.
Over 100 people came to the first
Haunted Museum Halloween Party, Online visitors can be elevated to New acquisitions and
which is planned to be an annual event. expert status and recognised for collections development
their expertise The Natural Science Collection Branch
Over 280 children and adults attended
the Dinosnore Sleepovers, while 93 Improved promotion of our commercial implemented the Natural Science
children and adults attended the specially activities and events Collections Development Strategy,
themed Mammoth Megasnore sleepover. Ability to donate to the Museum online 2007–2012 in October 2008 to further
the key strategic goal of creating a
A cheese-making workshop, an Improved presentation of images,
collection that represents a time series of
Indigenous foods experience and a movies, audio and interactive.
objects. The Australian Museum Collection
day tour to the Hills district were other
In addition to developing the new site, Management Policy, 2008 defines the
highlights of this year’s program.
2287 online enquiries were processed purpose of the collections, and broad
through the website ranging from very principles and criteria for acquisition. The
Online services specific scientific questions to childrens’ aim of the Collection Development Strategy
school projects. is to set out the priorities for collection
The Museum has made significant progress
development, in terms of acquisitions, for
delivering online services this year with the Online visitation in 2008–09 included over
the next five years in the natural science
building of a new website and associated 14 million user sessions (or unique visitors).
collections. The Research and Collections
content management system (CMS),
Review, 2005 identified, ‘the need to
launched on 8 June 2009. This was
Collections identify, prioritise and address strategic
a collaboration between the Museum’s
gaps in zoological collections’. The
web team and a commercial web company, The Australian Museum houses vast
Museum has agreed on science research
Reading Room. It was custom designed collections, more than 16 million
priorities for the period 2007–12 and it is
to integrate Web 2.0 principles with our specimens and objects in total with
therefore appropriate to align collection
already very popular information-rich site. particular strengths in indigenous
development with priorities in research.
The new site will be a community hub archaeology; Australian and Pacific
where the Museum can have conversations ethnographic artefacts; rocks, minerals The Cultural Heritage and Science Initiatives
with our audiences about all aspects and fossils; birds, fish, reptiles and Branch implemented the Ethnographic
of nature and culture, rather than just mammals; and terrestrial and marine Collection Development Strategy,
present information as we have in the invertebrates, including molluscs, insects, 2008–2012 in October 2008. The purpose
past. User testing of both the CMS (with spiders, crustaceans, echinoderms of this strategy is to set out the priorities
35 staff members) and the new website and annelids. for collection development, in terms of
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Table 2.6 Public communication opportunities Table 2.7 Publications produced by Staff
and Senior Fellows at the Australian Museum
2008–09
Non refereed/other 3 8
endorsed at the April 2009 meeting of
Papers presented 27 RACAC.
Abstracts 15 4 Scientific research and achievements
Media appearances (print, radio
44
and TV) In its inaugural year, the Australian
Published conference papers 1 10
Museum’s Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship
Refer to Appendix K for details on chaired sessions, Web publications 2 2 was awarded to mollusc scientist Rosemary
conferences attended and papers presented. Golding. This 12-month fellowship provides
Commissioned reports 7 7 an exciting opportunity for a recent PhD
graduate to establish a career in biodiversity
Films 1 1 research by enabling the recipient to apply
for grants and publish articles as well as
Total 128 170 network and collaborate with senior
research scientists at the Australian
Museum and other experts in the field.
a tour of the New Ireland Malangan
Research and knowledge Refer to Appendix I for other Australian
Collections to art students from
generation Museum fellowships and appointments.
Newcastle TAFE.
The Museum has continued to conduct Grants
During a major cultural gathering in
Sydney, 22 Tongan women (from Hawaii research throughout 2008–09 that is In 2008–09 the total value of grant-funded
and Australia) accessed the collections. relevant and of a high standard nationally projects administered by the Museum was
and internationally. $806,760 (previous year $698,418), with
The Erromango Cultural Association
an average value of $31,029 (previous year
used collection images and archival A strategic plan to identify future research
$26,860). Research and Collections Division
information provided by the Museum in priorities and infrastructure requirements
staff were also engaged with a number of
the development of an education booklet for the Australian Museum Lizard Island
grants not administered by the Museum.
for schools. Research Station will be further developed
For a detailed summary of grants refer to
The Vanuatu Cultural Centre’s 33 field in late 2009 in response to the release
Appendix L.
workers requested copies of the film of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Authority’s Outlook Report. This plan will Key research
Nelokompne Rises Again, a documentary
highlight information gaps and prioritise Staff undertook significant field work (refer
about the cultural revival that resulted
research needs and provide a solid basis for to Appendix G) in Australia and overseas
when Sophie Nemban and Jerry
planning research infrastructure needs for (Appendix J) as part of their grant-funded
Taki worked with the Museum’s
the research station. projects:
Erromangan collections.
The Museum’s scientific research effort Robin Torrence spent three weeks in Port
The outputs from this program will provide
and outcomes were assessed against the Moresby visiting the National Museum,
invaluable resources for communities,
key goals for 2007–08 in the Australian craft specialist producers and villages as
scholars and researchers.
Museum Science Research Strategy part of her Australian Research Council
2007–2012 by the Australian Museum (ARC) Linkage–funded research on
Trust’s Research and Collections Advisory indigenous agency and ethnographic
Committee (RACAC). In August 2008, a collections. This project is aimed at
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received 18 requests for images sentencing of TRIM files on creation. transferred the Maclean collection of
processed 303 in-depth reference Phase 2 of this project will see the glass plate negatives of birds from the
requests, 141 of these from Museum Museum implement electronic document Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW
staff and 162 from external researchers management in 2010–11.
continued conservation work on
sent 233 interlibrary loan requests Throughout the year Archives also Letters Received 1853–1883
on behalf of Museum staff continued to process large volumes updated the heritage furniture survey
received 172 interlibrary loan of material as a result of office moves and identified an archival furniture set.
requests from external requesters associated with the continuing Museum
refurbishment project. Where practical, Reference and access services
catalogued 1050 items (books and
serials) (including part of the rare this material has been listed and moved Archives are open to the public under
book cataloguing project) to offsite storage awaiting further work. the provisions of the State Records Act.
accessioned 3009 new serials Collection moves As a result of our moves, the Archives
was closed to most external researchers
acquired 182 new books. The year was dominated by the move
for three months, with a corresponding
of the Archives to a consolidated location
Community outreach drop in research use.
in the Child Welfare Building.
Barry Dean from Enmore Design Centre
304 in-depth researchers were served
brought in a group of 15 students to With a new 128-bay compactus and new
climate controls, 500 objects, around 600 during the year
look at rare books for inspiration for
a design project. metres of paper archival records, heritage 50 per cent of researchers were Museum
A group of 29 archivists came in for furniture, office equipment, supplies staff, 50 per cent members of the public
a library tour to learn about our and office furniture were moved to our 32 per cent of external researchers visited
collection and services. refurbished location in three staged the Archives in person, with 68 per cent
moves over six months. of requests dealt with online or by phone
As part of the Information Studies degree
study visit, a group of 18 Charles Sturt The Archives photography collection was 31 per cent of research enquiries
University students came in for a talk also consolidated in a new photography included image requests (96 image
and tour of the Library. archives store, with special care and intake requests in total)
Leoné Lemmer and Matthew Stephens of breath as around 15,000 irreplaceable
CSIRO marine researcher Dr Elvira
gave two talks for Museum Members glass plate negatives navigated the steep
Poloczanska wrote about her archival
titled Mr Bennett and Mr Macleay go stairs to their new climate-controlled store.
research (mapping Elizabeth Pope’s 1960’s
shopping. As a result: research data) for Explore magazine.
Leoné Lemmer (Library Manager) wrote The new Archives facility provides
an article for Explore magazine, From Community outreach
researchers (in-house and external)
Bookcase to Bibliothèque. This article with one-stop access to Museum A group of 29 school archivists from
looks at the beautiful published folio around NSW visited in June to learn
archives and records, and greatly
volumes of the voyage of the French about our holdings and operations.
expanded sorting and office area
vessel the La Coquille.
for Archives staff. Archivist Rose Docker wrote about
Museum Archives Climate control provides appropriate curator Gerard Krefft’s relationship with
Records management long-term storage conditions for Charles Darwin for Explore magazine.
The year’s major achievement was the our irreplaceable paper and Volunteer Sue Myatt wrote an article on
upgrade of our records management photograph archives. our Waterhouse collection of historic
software from Captura 4.3 to TRIM photographs from the Pacific.
Collection highlights
Context 6.2, with 65 existing users
In 2008–09, Archives staff also: Objects were loaned for two
and 15 new users trained in the new
exhibitions at the Museum of Sydney.
system. A record plan was also designed conducted four oral history interviews
and implemented to allow automatic including with ex-director Des Griffin
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Key Result Area 2 Staff have developed relationships and and the Botanical & Zoological Park
partnered with universities to provide of Tsimbazaza regarding collaboration
Developing relationships
student courses that included: for the conservation of biodiversity in
The Museum will build its Madagascar. The main objective is in
Buz Wilson was the Australian Museum
relation to the preservation of land snails
strategic alliances and reputation coordinator for the University of
and includes a donation of a number of
and expand collaborative New England’s Bachelor of Science in
snails to the Museum collection.
Biosystematics. In particular Buz has
opportunities
developed, written and edited the course In October 2008, an MoU was signed
documentation and continued to lead between the Australian Museum and the
Institutional collaborations and the zoological component of instruction Institute of Research for Development
strategic research partnerships in the residence schools in Sydney (Paris, France) to further collaboration in
and Armidale. research programs and training in New
Research and Collections Division
Winston Ponder and Don Colgan Caledonia and the Pacific region, with
In line with the priority of building our regard to biodiversity monitoring and
have been instrumental in running a
strategic alliances and reputation and
comprehensive course on molluscs with conservation.
expanding collaborative opportunities in
the University of Wollongong. Using Research and Collections Division staff are
research, the Museum developed new
lectures, practicals and field excursions, members of 24 external committees of
partnership arrangements with a number
of key organisations during the year. the course explored each of the major both national and international importance.
groups and included details of their For more details see Appendix H.
Notable developments included: biology, diversity, conservation,
Public programs
In 2008–09, the Australian Museum classification and relationships
and importance to humans. The Museum has been exploring a number
took a lead role in the International
of new models for the collaborative delivery
Barcode of Life (iBoL) project and Based on strategic memorandums of
of major projects.
contributed to the development understanding (MoUs), a number of
of an Australian network through ongoing collaborations were pursued in A new pro-forma MoU was
participation in the Australian Barcode the Pacific region. Collaborations included:
used successfully on a number
of Life Steering Committee collaborating
with members across Australia.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Field Kit, of projects including Menagerie,
a project developed in partnership with
The Australian Museum is an associate
an upcoming touring exhibition
the Solomon Islands National Museum.
partner of the Sydney Institute of Paul Monaghan travelled to Honiara to
of contemporary Indigenous
Marine Science (SIMS), Penny Berents train staff in the use of the kit and launch sculpture, being co-developed
and Brian Lassig, Heads of the the project in August 2008. by the Museum and Object and
Natural Science Collections Branch funded by Visions of Australia.
Reconstruction of a 3000-year-old Lapita
and Research Branch respectively,
pot excavated on Efate by the Museum’s
represent the Museum. Using the new MoU model, the
Materials Conservation Unit, enabled
Robin Torrence and the ARC Linkage Museum also started a new phase in
by the Museum’s ongoing relationship
research group hosted 25 members the development of a major international
with the Vanuatu Cultural Centre. On
of the Canberra PNG Cultural Group. cultural exhibition with its two key
completion it was sent to Port Vila where
They visited the Frank Hurley: Journeys collaborators, Te Papa Tongarewa (NZ) and
it is now on display.
into Papua exhibition (see page 6) and Museum Victoria. This major project will
In increasingly effective collaboration with
the ethnographic collections from launch in New Zealand in late 2011 before
partners, the following MoUs were signed:
Central Province, PNG and provided it arrives at the Australian Museum via
very useful intangible heritage. In August 2008, a partnership Melbourne in late 2012. The development
In turn, they gave a one-hour public agreement was signed between the model from this collaboration is already
presentation of traditional dances Australian Museum, the Biodiversity being employed for other international
and songs in the Atrium. Conservation Madagascar Association, projects currently in planning.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 31
An important collaboration with the Scientific Research Sponsor, also donated Special events
Museum’s funding partner Scitech a wind- and solar-powered environmental The Australian Museum launched the
Discovery (WA) resulted in the important streetlight, the Kaze Kamome (Japanese new Collections & Research Building in
Climate Change: Our Future, Our Choice for 'wind seagull'), that was installed to November 2008. It was officially opened
exhibition in May 2009. This exhibition was coincide with the Climate Change: Our to stakeholders by the Honourable
delivered by our in-house teams, and key Future, Our Choice exhibition. Virginia Judge MP and the Honourable
sponsorship support was provided by the Jodi McKay MP with a keepsake Museum
Through the company Perpetual, a grant
City of Sydney and NSW Department of science publication titled Our research,
of $80,000 was made from a private
Environment, Climate Change & Water new knowledge, your future. The opening
philanthropic foundation for the web
(DECCW). Related public program science also received extended Sydney profiling
extension program for Science in the City.
activity at College Street is being developed with over 350 public competition entries
The Development Unit continues to work
by staff from Questacon: the National to provide this science building with an
with various divisions to identify potential
Science and Technology Centre, Canberra. everyday nickname, the Bling Wing.
programs for funding through appropriate
The development of Menagerie marks foundations. The Australian Museum met its January
one of the first key departures from audience target by successfully filling all
Refer to Appendix W for acknowledgment
previous collaborative development and paid puppet dinosaur shows with media
of our benefactors and sponsors.
production practices. The project has and marketing promotions. We also further
employed the organisational and creative Australian Museum Eureka Prizes engaged over 16,000 children with 'name
talents of the Museum’s Exhibition, Design Through the Eureka Prizes, the Museum’s our dinosaur puppet' competition entries.
and Photography units combined with the strategic alliances, reputation and
Tourism
curatorial talents, Indigenous relationships collaborative opportunities continued
and touring strengths of Object. The work to flourish. This year an emphasis was placed on
of the Museum’s photographers is a major reaching international tourist audiences.
The Australian Museum and 23 sponsors Our visitor numbers showed that
feature of the exhibition catalogue, which
and supporters presented 20 Eureka international tourist onsite visiting figures
will be released with the exhibition in late
Prizes for outstanding Australian science increased from 17 per cent to 28 per cent
2009. A number of the original works will
on 19 August 2008. Over 900 ‘who’s who’ of our total visitation. To cater for our
be formally accessioned into the Museum’s
of Australian science attended the awards international audiences, new Museum floor
collections at the conclusion of the
dinner. Over 16 million Australians read, maps were produced in Korean, Japanese
Australian tour.
watched, listened to or downloaded news and Chinese languages. A new Museum
Corporate partners and sponsors about the Eureka Prizes via the Australian tourist flyer explaining our services aimed
The Museum has worked to consolidate media during August 2008 (as measured at domestic and international tourists has
relationships with our existing corporate by Media Monitors). In the Eureka People’s been positively received by all tourism
partners, particularly major media partners Choice Award 15,000 science-lovers voted, operators and clients. The Museum’s
National Geographic Channel, Fairfax with 1 in 10 high schools taking part. The brand profile is also increasing with our
and JCDecaux, which provide important Australian Research Council was welcomed first-round acceptance into competitive
support to the Museum’s exhibition as a new prize sponsor for 2009 bringing industry workshops.
marketing campaigns. In-kind partnerships total prizes to 20.
Communication
provided the Museum with in excess of Planning has commenced for the 20th
$1.2 million worth of goods and services This year, ongoing marketing and media
Anniversary Gala Dinner in 2009. coverage of Museum exhibitions, activities
during the year. This year, as part of the
Key strategic marketing achievements and scientific research continued to drive
Museum’s pandemic response planning,
visitation and increase public interest and
in-kind support was received from Reckitt The Museum pursued marketing
brand awareness of the Museum.
Benckiser through the provision of hand strategies that utilised integrated publicity,
sanitiser for use throughout the public promotions and paid advertising to increase The Australian Museum aimed for at least
areas. Panasonic, the Museum’s Leading our brand profile and visitor numbers. one media reference per day (in electronic
32 Part 2 Performance reports
and print media). This year we averaged Key Result Area 3 within the Australian Museum. Subject
1.6 media references per day (1 reference to approval from the Executive it is
Building capabilities
per day in print and 0.6 references in hoped to implement this system in
electronic media). Revitalisation of ourselves is as the 2009–10 year
Key media partnerships were successfully important as revitalising our a review of the Museum’s Child
Protection Policy & Procedures, Personal
re-engaged with National Geographic resources and assets
Channel, Fairfax, JCDecaux and Sydney’s Performance Program, Grievance
Child. These media partnerships are Handling Procedures, Equal Employment
Human resources Opportunity, and Anti-Bullying Policy was
invaluable in creating Museum awareness
conducted in line with recommendations
and driving visitation. Highlights included The 2008–09 financial year saw continued
from the Anti Discrimination Board of
an 8-page insert for When Mammoths activity in areas of recruitment, policy
NSW and the Internal Audit Bureau
Roamed and Climate Change: Our Future, review, and training and development of
Our Choice exhibitions in The Sun Herald staff. The Museum continued to pursue ongoing training for management
newspaper; and a striking summer the objectives of its Equal Employment and staff in OH&S and Grievance
JCDecaux citylight (street furniture) banner Opportunity Plan, the main objective being Handling responsibilities
campaign for Wildlife Photographer of the to improve the Museum’s: a continued commitment to the
Year 2008 exhibition that helped to drive delivery of targeted skills training and
people management capabilities (or
up to 70 per cent of new onsite visitors. the development of staff across all salary
plans) and practice
ranges and occupation types through
We regularly communicate with key its commitment to a diverse and skilled courses in Managing People,
stakeholders to increase awareness of workforce and gender equity. Customer Service, Merit Selection,
our behind-the-scenes science work
Under the Crown Employees Wages Time Management, OH&S, First Aid
by publishing the Australian Museum’s
Staff (Rates of Pay) Award 2008, the first and Microsoft Office, among others.
quarterly magazine, Explore. The quarterly
instalment of four per cent increases was The Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)
What’s On calendar brochure is created
paid to all staff in the first full pay period met regularly to provide an effective means
as a comprehensive Museum events
in July 2008. of resolving employee-related issues.
marketing document to reach new and
regular audiences to drive onsite visitor The Museum’s Occupational Health and Appendix C and Appendix E provide details
numbers and product sales (see Appendix K Safety Committee continued working about Executive staff profiles and
Publications). with Museum management in identifying, Management activities, and Senior
assessing and managing workplace hazards Executive Service Officers, staffing and EEO
In addition to the Museum’s specific
to ensure that the Museum complies with trends at the Museum.
credited sampled audience evaluation
its legislative responsibilities under the NSW
report we are informed through the Maintaining staff skill sets
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
Museum’s onsite unsolicited visitors Staff development requirements are
and the NSW Occupational Health and
comment book. Of the 516 self-selected being assessed by Human Resources
Safety Regulations 2001. Achievements
comments 50 per cent were from overseas through personal performance programs
for the 2008–09 year include:
visitors, 42 per cent from NSW residents to form the basis of corporate training
and 8 per cent were from interstate visitors. ongoing risk assessment surveys of
programs. Other development options
Of those total comments 71 per cent operational areas with recommendations
will be arranged between staff and
were positive and 29 per cent provided submitted to the Museum Executive supervisors. Corporate training funds
constructive feedback. regarding its findings are being expended in accordance with
assessing the opportunity/cost and allocated budget.
recommending the introduction of an
Online Training and Compliance System
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 33
During 2008–09, two intensive courses for Volunteers contributed an estimated Key Result Area 4
Museum staff were conducted, one in web 49,800 hours of service to the Museum
Increasing resources
writing, social media and Web 2.0, and over the last financial year which represents
an increase from last year’s 48,343 hours.
the other on how to use the new website’s The Museum aims to increase the
content management system (CMS). Over Appendix F acknowledges our volunteers level of self-generated income by
90 staff have completed the first course
and 40 have completed the second.
for the 2008–09 reporting period. 2012–13. The Museum needs to
progress to the next stage of the
Investigations of induction/mentoring Policies and procedures Revitalisation Project
programs at other institutions were
Museum Environmental Plan
undertaken to assess suitability and assist
in development of a Museum program. The Museum has established an internal Financial efficiency
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Customer Service Training courses were Key actions have been undertaken to
that has identified both short- and long-
developed for front-of-house staff and the ensure that decisions on new programs are
term plans to address sustainability issues.
first and second courses were completed. taken with a clear understanding of the
The long-term plans will be guided by an
financial implications involved.
The Research Library Manager attended independent audit of energy and water
usage at the Museum. Short-term actions During this reporting year key staff
a week’s workshop given by David Pearson
are already being put in place. Funding reviewed secondary charged programs to
(Head, University of London Library) in
bids to support identified sustainability ensure they meet standards for financial
February at the University of Otago. This
actions were submitted to the Australian viability. The resulting review commenced
was part of the Rare Book Summer School
Government Department of Environment, as part of the budgeting process for this
program. The course was on book
Water, Heritage and the Arts. financial year for existing programs, and
provenance and history.
all new programs now use a Museum
See Appendix P Energy management
Library staff attended the Online conference template set up for this purpose.
and Appendix R Waste reduction and
in January 2009.
recycling for specific results. A revenue development strategy for
Australian Museum volunteers Museum-earned income that reflects the
Monitoring our service delivery
needs and capabilities of different areas of
The first stage of the volunteer evaluation In response to the need to review and the Museum has been developed.
was completed to understand and evaluate implement improved visitor evaluation
how to engage new and existing volunteers. reports for the Executive, new bimonthly
reporting was being monitored to see Corporate partners
There were 163 people actively
volunteering across most sections of the if it provided adequate information for The Australian Museum Foundation
Australian Museum over 2008–09. This management. continues to grow, despite the current
number can be divided into 48 front-of- economic climate. There was an increase of
house volunteers working in the Visitor 11 per cent in the total value of donations,
Services area of the Museum, interacting and a number of strategic fundraising
with general visitors, and 115 volunteering initiatives developed during the year.
behind the scenes, the majority working The President’s Circle, the Foundation’s
with scientists and in corporate and group of generous philanthropic individuals
commercial services. Most were long-term and corporates who make an annual
volunteers (one year's service or longer) minimum donation of $10,000, continues
who volunteered at least once a week. to grow. There are now 14 members,
A small number volunteered on short-term, three of whom we welcomed this year.
one-off projects. Despite the general economic downturn,
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most existing members have maintained which will be included in the Menagerie: last year's $408,007, and a net profit of
their commitment. A number of donor Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture $119,610.
stewardship events, providing the exhibition opening in September.
In 2008–09, Venues exhibited at the
opportunity for guests to meet and speak
RSVP Event tradeshow, the largest show
with working scientists, were held for Commercial services in Australia aimed at the corporate event
existing and prospective President’s Circle
The Commercial Services branch raised market. An e-newsletter was developed,
members. These events provide an
revenue through the Museum Shop, along with a detailed competitor analysis
effective way to engage on a personal
merchandise and venue hire. and marketing plan that have driven the
level with existing and prospective donors
increase in revenue and market share.
and significant donations resulted Retail services The Museum has worked closely with our
from attendance.
The Museum Shop had a profitable year, preferred caterer, Laissez-faire, over the last
To initiate the building of a donor database, with turnover reaching $1,101,343 and an year with turnover in the retail food outlets
two direct mail campaigns were run. The average income per visitor rising to $3.42. increasing by 5.8 per cent or over $41,000.
first promoted and launched the Annual Museum Shop sales increased by 7.5 per
Giving Program; the second was an 'end cent on the previous year and the dollar
Consulting services
of financial year' fundraising appeal. These per visitor figure rose by 11 per cent.
contributed to an increase in donations The Australian Museum Business Services
Special exhibitions continued to provide
to the Australian Museum Foundation, (AMBS), the commercial consulting arm of
important streams of income with high
provided 116 new donors, and effectively the Museum, was reviewed and a report
sales of related merchandise. Wildlife
demonstrated the importance of an Photographer of the Year merchandise was submitted to the May 2009 Australian
integrated philanthropic strategy involving contributed $67,879 and 5.6 per cent Museum Trust meeting that received
different areas of the organisation. Donor of annual turnover. For the period of the favourable appraisal. AMBS recorded a
acquisition through direct mail, while a exhibition the merchandise delivered 18.5 surplus for 2008–09.
long-term strategy, also delivers long-term per cent of turnover in 2007–08. When AMBS provides a commercial service to
results, as donors tend to support their Mammoths Roamed merchandise also government and private organisations by
selected organisations for multiple years. performed well, delivering 9.3 per cent delivering customised outcomes from the
of sales during the exhibition period. Museum’s knowledge base. This enterprise
In June, the Development Unit employed
a Bequest Officer, who will develop and The range of Museum-branded is facilitated through two operational units,
implement a formal bequest program. merchandise was expanded with the one offering services in Ecology, the other
This will raise awareness among potential further development of kids T-shirts, in Archaeology and Heritage management.
bequestors and is an integral element in postcards, magnets, bags, caps and hats, Both are underpinned by a third-party
the fundraising strategy. snow domes, umbrellas, and a range of quality-assurance program complying with
lollies based on the Mineralogy collection. the requirements of quality system standard
The Foundation Trustees approved two
Sales grew quickly to represent eight per AS/ISO 9001.
grants to the Museum during the year,
cent of turnover.
both for acquisitions to cultural collections. Key projects for 2008–09 include:
A spectacular 12-faced wooden ceremonial Museum as a Venue
An external Quality Audit of AMBS was
slit drum from the island of Ambrym in Museum as a Venue manages the hiring of undertaken in February and the ISO 9001
Vanuatu was purchased from an exhibition galleries, public spaces for events and other quality certification has been endorsed
in Sydney and will be a valuable addition to activities, as well as the retail food outlets. for another three years.
the Museum’s Pacific collection.
In 2008–09, over 15,000 people used the AMBS Ecology and Archaeology &
The second grant enabled the Museum Museum’s galleries and public spaces for Heritage sections both reported a profit
to acquire three works by contemporary events, further enhancing the Museum’s for the financial year ending 30 June
Indigenous artists: Yvonne Koolmatrie’s reputation as one of the premier function 2009. The Australian Museum Trust
Murray Cod, Craig Koometa’s Camp venues in Sydney. Revenue growth was review of AMBS noted a substantial
Dog and Owen Yalandja’s Yawkyawk, achieved with $460,451 compared to improvement in the financial
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 35
performance, staff retention and AMBS Archaeology & Heritage were Facilities management
AMBS position in the market place. successful with the Indigenous Heritage During 2008–09, the Museum has
AMBS Archaeology & Heritage and submission for the Defence Environment been heavily involved in consolidating
Ecology are preferred consultants to and Heritage Panel submissions. The
the integration of the new Collections
the Transport Infrastructure Development panel agreement is for a period of three
& Research Building. There has been
Corporation (TIDC) Commuter Car Parks years, with an option for a further two
significant time involved in training for new
project. This has arisen out of work done years. AMBS Archaeology & Heritage
plant and associated technologies. Working
last year by Archaeology & Heritage on are also on the reserve list for Historic
closely with consultant engineers, staff
the Glenfield Commuter Car Park, and Heritage panel. Both submissions
include the Museum's Materials have helped resolve many issues in a timely
the timely response and quality of
Conservation unit. and effective manner.
reports for a number of the car parks.
AMBS Ecology continues to investigate AMBS Archaeology & Heritage were A major roof maintenance project was
the impact of roads on Koalas in included in two clients’ successful continued which will run over several years.
northern NSW for the NSW Roads Defence Environment and Heritage Initial works had previously commenced on
and Traffic Authority. Panel submissions as part of the repair of the significant heritage roofing
their Environmental Impact structure which requires specialist trades in
Ecologists Glenn Muir and Mark
Assessments teams. copper and lead work. The second stage of
Semeniuk recently attended and
presented a poster at the EIANZ SEQ AMBS Archaeology & Heritage have replacing major sections of box guttering
Breaking the Barriers symposium held been sourced for a number of large on the Vernon Wing is almost complete.
in Brisbane, displaying the work done historic heritage projects by DECCW
and Sydney Water. The Museum commenced the first stage of
on the Koala project.
a lift modernisation program on our oldest
Biodiversity monitoring within the AMBS Archaeology & Heritage have
and most used public lift. This involved the
Coleambally Irrigation Area for been involved in a number of projects,
large and small, including an upcoming re-skinning and refurbishment of doors
Coleambally Irrigation Co-operative Ltd.
excavation for Energy Australia. AMBS and operating machinery on every level
Short-range endemic invertebrate
Archaeology & Heritage is on the panel to improve reliability. The second phase in
assessments within Jinayri mining
for Aboriginal heritage. 2009–10 will involve the replacement of
lease and infrastructure corridor for
AMBS Archaeology & Heritage team the motor, electrical and control gear.
BHP Billiton.
have mounted a display in Search The Museum also undertook a number
Scientific fish surveys within Sydney
Olympic Park for the Sydney Olympic & Discover to celebrate National of projects associated with occupational
Park Authority. Archaeology Week for the second health and safety compliance, improving
year running, and participated in the
Vegetation mapping of the Murray building maintenance standards and
Archaeology Open Day with artefacts
region for DECCW. plant upgrades.
and talks. This year’s theme was inspired
Review and update the Draft National by the Australian Museum.
Survey Standards for non-flying
mammals and reptiles for Department
Assets
of Environment, Water, Heritage and
the Arts. To advance the staged revitalisation of the
In December 2008, a number of scientific Museum a project manager was assigned
papers authored by AMBS ecologists and initial discussions are underway to
and related to commercial projects were develop the scope and concepts for the next
published by the Australian Zoological stage of the College Street site master plan.
Society in peer-reviewed journals. Another momentous stage in the
Glenn Muir and Mark Semeniuk revitalisation of the Museum was completed
recently completed the Biobanking this year with the move into the new onsite
accreditation course. Collections & Research Building.
Financial
statements
3
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 37
Financial commentary 38
Accounts payable performance report 39
Independent auditor’s report 40
Statement in accordance with Public Finance and Audit Act 42
Income statement 43
Statement of recognised income and expenses 44
Balance sheet 45
Cash flow statement 46
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements 47
38 Part 3 Financial statements
FINANCIAL COMMENTARY The Museum is responsible for the The Museum’s expense budget
maintenance of its heritage-classified provides for:
The Australian Museum financial
buildings. As these buildings’ heritage
operations for 2008–09 resulted in $22.6 million for personnel services
status requires more specialised treatment
a surplus of $1.454 million. Taking into
and trade skills, maintenance costs are $3.9 million for depreciation
account $5.5 million in capital grants
often higher than would be incurred in $12.6 million for other operating
income to fund a range of capital works
contemporary buildings. and maintenance expenses.
and $4.821 million in depreciation expense,
the Museum’s trading position for 2008–09 The Museum estimates its staffing structure
was an operating surplus of $775,000. Economic and other factors at 236 equivalent full-time positions (EFT),
affecting the achievement of
Of the capital provided to the Museum, a similar level as in 2008–09.
operational objectives
$448,000 was provided by way of external
funds to support capital works at the The impact of the global financial crisis
Australian Museum Lizard Island Research on the level of visitation to the Museum
Station and $5.5 million was provided by is unclear, although income earned by
way of government capital grants to way of investment was negatively
support capital improvements at the impacted. This was offset by the offer of
College Street site. The government grants two exhibitions for which a supplementary
included $2.15 million to allow completion admission charge was levied as well as the
of a five-year construction program that delivery of a variety of Museum activities
resulted in the opening of two new and other programs.
galleries and the construction of the
new Collections & Research Building. Outline of Budget for 2009–10
Admissions to the Museum were above Communities NSW (a new NSW
the previous five-year 313,413 visitor Government super department
average, with some 321,954 visitors incorporating DASR) will provide grant
admitted. General admission charges funding that, when combined with the
slightly increased in July 2008 and there Museum’s earned revenues, will allow
were two exhibitions during the year for the Museum to operate at a level which
which a supplementary admission charge is comparable to the 2008–09 level. The
was levied: Papunya Painting: Out of the Museum has been able to plan a program
Desert and When Mammoths Roamed. of exhibitions and activities that will
Revenue from admissions was $2.506 include Egyptian Treasures: Art of the
million, an increase of 32 per cent on Pharaohs, Wildlife Photographer of the
the 2007–08 return of $1.927 million. Year 2009, Menagerie: Contemporary
Indigenous Sculpture and Amazing
The Museum’s sales of goods and services
Backyard Adventures.
achieved revenue (nett of GST) of $6.651
million, an increase of 17 per cent, Anticipated funding for 2009–10 includes:
compared to $5.663 million in 2007–08.
$22.315 million as a recurrent grant
Australian Museum Business Services,
$2.842 million as a capital grant
which offers archaeological, heritage and
ecological consulting services and projects, $2.2 million in funded project grants,
achieved revenue of $973,000, an increase contributions and sponsorships
of 65 per cent on the previous year’s $7.4 million from other self-
income of $588,000. generated revenues.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 39
Income
Sale of goods and services 3 (a) 6,651 5,663
Investment income 3 (b) 687 1,320
Other gains/(losses) 5 2,843 383
Grants and contributions 6 31,952 47,786
Expenses
Personnel services expenses 2 (a) 22,560 20,848
Other operating expenses 2 (b) 13,089 12,341
Depreciation 2 (c) 4,821 3,373
Grants and subsidies 2 (d) 164 148
Loss/(Gain) on disposal 4 45 (25)
Total Income and Expense Recognised for the Year 15 1,454 305,215
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 7 9,031 14,305
Trade and other receivables 8 1,446 1,908
Inventories 9 243 231
Non-Current Assets
Trade and other receivables 8 344 0
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land and Buildings 11 216,013 229,874
Plant and Equipment 11 46,113 27,130
Collections 11 767,114 767,064
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments 23(f) 5 0
Trade and other payables 12 4,708 6,400
Non-current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 12 24 19
Loans 14 344 324
EQUITY
Accumulated funds 594,475 593,021
Reserves 440,748 440,748
Payments
Personnel services (20,703) (19,594)
Grants and subsidies (164) (148)
Other payments (13,468) (17,515)
Receipts
Sale of goods and services 6,793 6,429
Insurance Recovery 2,843 0
Interest received 665 1,321
Other receipts 47 4,758
Grants and contributions 30,160 46,822
This financial report was authorised for issue by the Director and Trust President on the date the
accompanying statement was signed by the Director and President of the Trust.
The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for Collections, Plant &
Equipment, land, buildings, derivative financial instruments and available for sale investments, which
have been measured at fair value.
Judgments, key assumptions and estimations that management has made are disclosed in the relevant
notes to the financial statements.
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to nearest thousand
dollars ($000) unless otherwise stated.
The Trust has adopted all of the new and revised standards and interpretations issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective from the current
annual reporting period.
(ii) Personnel Services - Salaries and wages, Annual Leave, Sick Leave and On-costs.
Based on the memorandum of understanding with DASR, liabilities for personnel services are stated
as liabilities to the service provider DASR.
Salaries and wages (including non-monetary benefits), annual leave and paid sick leave that fall due
wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised and measured in respect of employees’
services up to the reporting date at undiscounted amounts based on amounts expected to be paid
when the liabilities are settled.
If applicable, long-term annual leave that is not expected to be taken within twelve months is
measured at present value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Market yields on
government bonds are used to discount long-term extended leave.
Unused non-vesting sick leave does not give rise to a liability, as it is not considered probable that sick
leave taken in the future will be greater than the benefits accrued in the future.
The outstanding amounts of payroll tax, workers’ compensation insurance premiums and fringe
benefits tax, which are consequential to the provision of personnel services by DASR, are recognised
as liabilities and expenses where the personnel services to which they relate have been recognised.
Long service leave is measured at present value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. This
is based on the application of certain factors, (specified in NSW TC09-4), to employees with five or
more years of service using current rates of pay. These factors were determined based on an actuarial
review and market yields at the reporting date on government bonds.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 49
The superannuation expense for the financial year is determined by using the formulae specified in the
NSW TC 09-1. The expense for certain superannuation schemes (i.e. Basic Benefit and First State Super)
is calculated as a percentage of the employees’ salary. For other superannuation schemes (i.e. State
Superannuation Scheme and State Authorities Superannuation Scheme), the expense is calculated as a
multiple of the employees’ superannuation contributions.
Any provisions for restructuring are recognised only when an agency has a detailed formal plan and
the agency has raised a valid expectation in those affected by the restructuring that it will carry out
the restructuring by starting to implement the plan or announcing its main features to be affected.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted at a percentage, which
is a pre-tax rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the liability.
(f) Insurance
The Trust’s insurance activities are conducted through the NSW Treasury Managed Fund Scheme of
self-insurance for Government agencies. The expense (premium) is determined by the Fund Manager
based on past claim experience.
The amount of GST incurred by the Trust as a purchaser that is not recoverable from the Australian
Taxation’Office is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of
expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.
Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. However, the GST component of
cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from or payable to the
Australian Taxation Office are classified as operating cash flows.
Assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised at their fair value at
the date of acquisition, and brought to account as assets and revenue for the period.
Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing
parties, in an arm’s length transaction.
Where payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal credit terms, its cost is the cash price
equivalent, i.e. the deferred payment amount is effectively discounted at an asset-specific rate.
50 Part 3 Financial statements
Property, plant and equipment is measured on an existing use basis, where there are no feasible
alternative uses in the existing natural, legal, financial and socio-political environment. However, in the
limited circumstances where there are feasible alternative uses, assets are valued at their highest and
best use.
Fair value of property, plant and equipment is determined based on the best available market evidence,
including current market selling prices for the same or similar assets. Where there is no available
market evidence, the asset’s fair value is measured at its market buying price, the best indicator of
which is depreciated replacement cost.
The Trust revalue’s each class of property, plant and equipment at least every five years or with
sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset in the class does not differ
materially from its fair value at reporting date. The last revaluation was completed on 30 June 2008
and was based on an independent assessment.
Non-specialised assets with short useful lives are measured at depreciated historical cost, as a surrogate
for fair value.
When revaluing non-current assets by reference to current prices for assets newer than those being
revalued (adjusted to reflect the present condition of the assets), the gross amount and the related
accumulated depreciation is separately restated.
Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve, except that, to the
extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously
recognised as an expense in the surplus/deficit, the increment is recognised immediately as revenue in
the surplus/deficit.
Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the surplus/deficit, except that,
to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve in respect of the same class
of assets, they are debited directly to the asset revaluation reserve.
As a not-for-profit entity, revaluation increments and decrements are offset against one another within
a class of non-current assets, but not otherwise.
Where an asset that has previously been revalued is disposed of, any balance remaining in the asset
revaluation reserve in respect of that asset is transferred to accumulated funds.
(i) Exhibitions
The value of exhibitions is included in Plant and Equipment and represents capitalisation of the
development and establishment costs of exhibitions that will continue to generate revenue or provide
a community service beyond the financial year or years in which these costs were incurred.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 51
Capitalised development and establishment costs include material and construction expenditure, but
do not include an assessment of the intrinsic value of collection items incorporated in an exhibition
unless specifically purchased and costed for that purpose.Labour costs for permanent staff inputs to
the development of exhibitions are reflected in employee related expenses and are not included in
the capitalisation of exhibitions.
(ii) Collections
The valuations of Collections were revised at 30 June 2008. Increases in the value of assets are
transferred to the asset revaluation reserve for that class of assets. The overall revaluation exercise
is required to be undertaken on a five yearly cycle as determined in the Treasury guidelines. The
Museum’s Capitalisation Policy also specifies a five year valuation cycle, but allows for the timely
capitalisation of items where a direct purchase is involved, or where an item of established value
is donated.
The method of revaluation is market value in its highest and best use, or where there is a lack
of market-based evidence, Recollection Cost is used. Recollection Cost is based on an estimate
of the current gross replacement cost of the assets, less allowances for obsolescence.
The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed at the end of each
annual reporting period.
All material separately identifiable component assets are depreciated over their shorter useful lives.
Land is not a depreciable asset. Certain heritage assets have an extremely long useful life, including
original artworks and collections and heritage buildings. Depreciation for these items cannot be
reliably measured because the useful life and the net amount to be recovered at the end of the useful
life cannot be reliably measured. In these cases, depreciation is not recognised. The decision not to
recognise depreciation for these assets is reviewed annually.
The other buildings at the Sydney site are divided into Major buildings that are depreciated over their
estimated life of 75 years and Minor buildings that are depreciated over their estimated life of 15 to
55 years.
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The buildings on Lizard Island are depreciated over their estimated life of up to 50 years on the
assumption that the Museum’s lease of land on the island will be renewed.
The useful life for each property, plant and equipment asset category is as follows:
Buildings 15 – 80 years
Plant and Equipment 3 – 10 years
Vehicles 6 – 7 years
Vessels 6 – 7 years
Permanent exhibitions are depreciated on a straight-line basis based on their expected seful life, with a
maximum life for depreciation purposes not exceeding 9 years.
(p) Maintenance
Day to day servicing costs or maintenance are charged as expenses as incurred, except where they
relate to the replacement of a part or component of an asset, in which case the costs are capitalised
and depreciated.
Where a non-current asset is acquired by means of a finance lease, the asset is recognised at its fair
value at the commencement of the lease term. The corresponding liability is established at the same
amount. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense.
Operating lease payments are charged to the Income Statement systematically over the term of the
lease. The Trust does not have any assets subject to finance leases.
All research costs are expensed. Development costs are only capitalised when certain criteria are met.
The Trust has no intangible assets.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 53
Derivatives are carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when their fair value
is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or
loss for the year. The fair values of forward currency contracts are calculated by reference to current
forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. Trust does not enter into or trade
financial instruments for speculative purposes.
(ii) Investments
The NSW Government’s Treasury Corporation (TCorp) deposit facility is utilised to accommodate funds
surplus to immediate needs. Funds placed in the TCorp Hour Glass cash facility are measured at fair
value with interest revenue accrued as earned such that the fair value is reflected at no less than the
amount payable on demand.
Short-term receivables with no stated interest rates are measured at the original invoice amount where
the effect of discounting is immaterial. The credit risk is the carrying amount (net of any allowances for
impairment). No interest is earned on trade receivables. The carrying amount approximates fair value.
Sales are made on 14 days terms.
(u) Inventories
Inventories held for sale are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost is calculated
using the “Weighted Average” method.
The Museum does not have any inventories acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration. Net
realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost
of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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(y) New Australian Accounting Standards issued but not yet operative
NSW Treasury has mandated that early adoption of standards is not permitted.
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but
are not yet effective have not been adopted for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2009.
These are listed as follows:-AASB 3, AASB 127 and AASB 2008-3 (Mar 2008) regarding business
combinations and consolidations (1 Jul 2009)
AASB 8 and AASB 2007-3 (Feb 2007) regarding operating segments (1 Jan 2009)
AASB 101 and AASB 2007-8 (Sep 2007) regarding presentation of financial statements
(1 Jan 2009)
AASB 123 and AASB 2007-6 (Jun 2007) regarding borrowing costs (1 Jan 2009)
AASB 1039 (Aug 2008) regarding concise financial reports (1 Jan 2009)
AASB 2008-1 (Feb 2008) regarding share-based payments: vesting conditions and cancellations
(1 Jan 2009)
AASB 2008-2 (Mar 2008) regarding puttable financial instruments (1 Jan 2009)
AASB 2008-5 and AASB 2008-6 (Jul 2008) regarding annual improvements projects (1 Jan 2009 and
1 Jul 2009 respectively)
AASB 2008-7 (Jul 2008) regarding cost of an investment in a subsidiary (1 Jan 2009)
AASB 2008-8 (Aug 2008) regarding eligible hedged items (1 July 2009)
AASB 2008-9 (Sep 2008) regarding amendments to AASB 1049 for consistency with AASB 101
(1 Jan 2009)
AASB 2008-11 (Nov 2008) regarding business combinations among not-for-profit entities (1 Jul 2009)
Interpretation 12 (Jun 2007) and AASB 2007-2 regarding service concession arrangements
(1 Jan 2008)
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Interpretation 14 (Aug 2007) regarding the limit on a defined benefit asset (1 Jan 2008)
Interpretation 129 (Feb 2007) regarding service concession disclosures (1 Jan 2008)
Interpretation 16 (Aug 2008) on hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation (1 Oct 2008)
Interpretation 17 and AASB 2008-13 (Dec 2008) on distribution of non-cash assets to owners
(1 Jul 2009)
It is considered that the impact of these new Standards and Interpretations in future periods will have
no material impact on the financial statements of the Australian Museum.
2. EXPENSES
2009 2008
$’000 $’000
22,560 20,848
2. EXPENSES (continued)
2009 2008
$’000 $’000
13,089 12,341
1. Reconciliation:
Maintenance expense, as above
Maintenance related employee 1,468 1,407
expenses Included in Note 2 (a) 300 272
(c) Depreciation
Buildings 442 236
Plant and Equipment 4,379 3,137
4,821 3,373
164 148
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3. REVENUE
2009 2008
$’000 $’000
6,651 5,663
687 1,320
2,843 383
31,952 47,786
2009 2008
$’000 $’000
Closing cash and cash equivalents (per Cash Flow Statement) 9,031 14,305
1,623 2,027
Less: Allowance for Impairments 177 119
Non-Current Receivables
LIRRF funding for QLD loan1 344 0
1. As per the Funding Deed signed between the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF)
and the Trust, LIRRF has underwritten to pay $1million in 20 annual instalments of $50,000
each beginning from the year 2018. The fair value of this commitment is calculated as per the
Accounting Standards.
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1,082 1,528
Plant &
Land Buildings Equipment Collections Total
At 30 June 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Plant &
Land Buildings Equipment Collections Total
At 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 61
Reconciliation
A reconciliation of the carrying amount of each class of property, plant and equipment at the
beginning and end of the current reporting period is set out below.
Plant &
Land Buildings Equipment Collections Total
At 30 June 2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
The Research and Collections Building was incomplete at 30.06.08, with costs residing in WIP
Buildings. On completion of the structure, a valuer was appointed to categorise and value the various
components of the Building. Based on this information $17.6 million was transferred from Buildings to
Plant & Equipment to recognise the cost component of Lifts, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Fitments etc,
as prescribed by the valuer.
Plant &
Land Buildings Equipment Collections Total
At 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
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4,708 6,400
24 19
344 324
Balance at the
beginning of the
financial year 593,021 574,554 440,748 154,000 1,033,769 728,554
Increment/decrement
on revaluation of:
Land and buildings 0 49,175 0 49,175
Plant and equipment 0 1,479 0 1,479
Collections 0 236,094 0 236,094
Surplus/ (deficit)
for the year 1,454 18,467 1,454 18,467
Total Balance at
the end of the
Financial year 594,475 593,021 440,748 440,748 1,035,223 1,033,769
The Asset Revaluation Reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation
of non-current assets. This accords with the Trust’s policy on the revaluation of Property, Plant and
Equipment as discussed in Note 1.
The Lizard Island Research Station site is occupied by the Trust as lessee from the Queensland
government. The current lease expires in 2036.
17. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
2009 2008
Reconciliation $’000 $’000
The Trust suffered loss as a result of thefts from its collections and subsequently lodged a claim with its
insurer, the NSW Treasury Managed Fund which placed a preliminary estimate of $4.7 million on the
claim. The Trust received $2.84 million in full settlement of the claim during the year.
The Trust was not aware of any other contingent asset or liability relevant to its functions as at
30 June 2009 ($4.7m at 30 June 2008).
The Trust’s main risks arising from financial instruments are outlined below, together with the Trust’s
objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk. Further quantitative and qualitative
disclosures are included throughout this financial report.
The Audit Committee has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of risk management
and reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks. Risk management policies are
established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Trust, to set risk limits and controls and to
monitor risks. Compliance with policies is reviewed by the Audit Committee on a continuous basis.
2009 2008
$'000 $'000
Financial Liabilities Note Category Amount Amount
Class:
Notes
1. Excludes statutory receivables and prepayments (i.e. not within scope of AASB 7).
2. Excludes unearned revenue (i.e. not within scope of AASB 7).
Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Trust, including cash, receivables and authority
deposits. No collateral is held by the Trust. The Trust has not granted any financial guarantees.
Credit risk associated with the Trust’s financial assets, other than receivables, is managed through the
selection of counterparties and establishment of minimum credit rating standards. Authority deposits
held with NSW TCorp are guaranteed by the State.
Cash
Cash comprises cash on hand and bank balances outside of the NSW Treasury Banking System. Interest
is earned on daily bank balances at the monthly rate set by each bank and paid quarterly. The TCorp
Hour Glass cash facility is discussed below.
The Trust is not materially exposed to concentrations of credit risk to a single trade debtor or group
of debtors. Based on past experience, debtors that are not past due (2009: $297,000 2008: $323,666)
and not less than three months past due (2009: $ 276,000, 2008: $187,035) are not considered
impaired and together these represent 76% (81% 2008) of the total trade debtors. There are no
debtors which are currently not past due or impaired whose terms have been renegotiated.
The only financial assets that are past due or impaired are ‘sales of goods and services’ in the
‘receivables’ category of the balance sheet.
Past due
but not Considered
Total impaired impaired
2009 $’000 $’000 $’000
2008
The ageing analysis excludes statutory receivables, as these are not within the scope of AASB 7.
The Trust continuously manages liquidity risk by monitoring future cash flows and maturities, planning
to ensure adequate holding of high quality liquid assets. The objective is to maintain a balance
between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts, loans and other advances.
During the current and prior years, there were no defaults or breaches on any loans payable. No assets
have been pledged as collateral. The Trust’s exposure to liquidity risk is deemed insignificant based on
prior periods’ data and current assessment of risk.
The liabilities are recognised for amounts due to be paid in the future for goods or services received,
whether or not invoiced. Amounts owing to suppliers (which are unsecured) are settled in accordance
with the policy set out in Treasurer’s Direction 219.01. If trade terms are not specified, payment is
made no later than the end of the month following the month in which an invoice or a statement
is received. Treasurer’s Direction 219.01 allows the Minister to award interest for late payment.
No interest was paid in both 2009 and 2008.
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The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Trust’s financial liabilities, together with the interest
rate exposure.
Weighted
Average Fixed Variable Non
Effective Nominal Interest Interest interest
Int. Rate Amount1 Rate Rate bearing < 1 yr 1-5 yrs > 5 yrs
2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Payables:
Accrued
salaries,
wages and
on-costs 0% 228 0 0 228 228 0 0
Creditors 0% 1,954 0 0 1,954 1,954 0 0
Borrowings:
Lizard
Island loan 6.5% 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
2008
Payables:
Accrued
salaries,
wages and
on-costs 0% 162 0 0 162 162 0 0
Creditors 0% 4,293 0 0 4,293 4,293 0 0
Borrowings:
Lizard
Island loan 6.5% 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000
Notes
1. The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows of each class of financial liabilities,
therefore the amounts disclosed above will not reconcile to the balance sheet.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 69
The effect on profit and equity due to a reasonably possible change in risk variable is outlined in the
information below, for interest rate risk and other price risk. A reasonably possible change in risk
variable has been determined after taking into account the economic environment in which the Trust
operates and the time frame for the assessment (i.e. until the end of the next annual reporting period).
The sensitivity analysis is based on risk exposures in existence at the balance sheet date. The analysis is
performed on the same basis for 2008. The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.
-1% 1%
Carrying Profit Equity Profit Equity
2009 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 9,031 -90 0 90 0
Receivables 951
Financial liabilities
Payables 2,221
Borrowings 344
2008
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 14,305 -143 0 143 0
Receivables 561
Financial liabilities
Payables 4,455
Borrowings 324
Exposure to ‘other price risk’ primarily arises through the investment in the TCorp Hour Glass
Investment facilities, which are held for strategic rather than trading purposes. The Trust has no direct
equity investments. The Trust holds units in the following Hour-Glass investment trusts:
The unit price of each facility is equal to the total fair value of net assets held by the facility divided by
the total number of units on issue for that facility. Unit prices are calculated and published daily.
NSW TCorp as trustee for each of the above facilities is required to act in the best interest of the
unit holders and to administer the trusts in accordance with the trust deeds. As trustee, TCorp has
appointed external managers to manage the performance and risks of each facility in accordance with
a mandate agreed by the parties. However, TCorp acts as manager for part of the Cash Facility. A
significant portion of the administration of the facilities is outsourced to an external custodian.
Investment in the Hour Glass facilities limits the Trust’s exposure to risk, as it allows diversification
across a pool of funds, with different investment horizons and a mix of investments.
NSW TCorp provides sensitivity analysis information for each of the facilities, using historically based
volatility information. The TCorp Hour Glass Investment facilities are designated at fair value through
profit or loss and therefore any change in unit price impacts directly on profit (rather than equity).
Impact on profit/loss
Change in unit price 2009 2008
$’000 $’000
Hour Glass Investment – Cash facility +/- 1% 76 135
A reasonable possible change is based on the percentage change in unit price multiplied by the
redemption price as at 30 June each year for each facility (as advised by TCorp).
Except where specified below, the amortised cost of financial instruments recognised in the balance
sheet approximates the fair value, because of the short term nature of many of the financial
instruments. The following table details the financial instruments where the fair value differs from the
nominal amount:
Carrying Carrying
amount Nominal amount Nominal
(Fair Value) Value (Fair Value) Value
2009 2009 2008 2008
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables 344 1,000 0 0
Non-current liabilities
Loan 344 1,000 324 1,000
2009 2008
$’000 $’000
Gross proceeds from fundraising appeals 278 272
4
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Appendix A
Organisation chart
Assistant Director, Public Programs & Operations Assistant Director, Research & Collections*
Janet Carding* Vacant
Planning, Policy & Grants Coordination Planning, Policy & Grants Coordination
exhibition design, cultural arts centres Mr David Sherley Trust Activities and Committees
and public art projects. Alison has recently B.Ec, MBus
taken up a position at Arts Mid North David is the General Manager of Bathurst Trust meetings
Coast working on cultural and economic Regional Council, and a board member of
development projects with the region’s The Trust met on five occasions during the
both the Central West Area Consultative
Aboriginal communities. For the last six 2008–09 financial year.
Committee and Museums & Galleries NSW.
years, Alison has been a regular panelist Attendance record of Trustees
David was an integral part of the team
on the ABC New Inventors program.
which coordinated Band Town in Bathurst
Alison was appointed to the Trust in Trustee Number of
during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and
January 2009. meetings attended
has been involved with the establishment
Dr Cindy Pan and running of the Australian Fossil and Brian Sherman AM
5
MBBS, FRACGP Mineral Museum. As General Manager of (President)
Dr Cindy Pan is a medical practitioner, the Bathurst Regional Council, he has also
Michael Seyffer
been involved with the operation of the 3
author and media spokesperson. She has (retired April 2009)
had many years experience working in Chifley House Museum, the world famous
general practice as well as sexual health Mt Panorama Racing Circuit and the Michael Alscher 4
and women’s medicine, and has lectured, National Motor Racing Museum. David was
spoken and written extensively about appointed to the Trust in January 2009. Cate Blanchett 0
has been an AusAID Ambassador and regulatory systems. From 1991 to 1999,
Michael Chaaya
Ambassador for Chinese New Year for Julie was a Sydney City Councillor. From 1
(appointed Jan 2009)
the City of Sydney since 2000. Cindy is 1997 to 2000 she served as Chair of the
a Patron for the Bonnie Babes Foundation, Fair Trading Advisory Council and of the Alison Page
1
Heartkids Australia. She is an Ambassador (appointed Jan 2009)
Property Services Advisory Council. Julie
for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, is a part-time member of the Consumer,
Breast Cancer Network Australia, Northcott Trader and Tenancy Tribunal and Senior
Disability Services and an Ambassador Associate at O’Connor Marsden & Trust committees
Mentor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Associates, a firm that provides governance, Finance and Audit Committee
Cindy was appointed to the Trust in probity and assurance services to the public
January 2002. This committee ensures the sound financial
and private sector. Julie was appointed to
position of the Museum through regular
the Trust in January 2000.
reviews of its financial position, budget,
finance and business decisions and policies
that have an impact on these areas. The
committee also has an important role
in risk management and audit through
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endorsement of internal and external Environmental and Life Sciences, Science, and a Masters from the University
audit plans, review of audit reports Macquarie University) of London in History of Science and
and the review of risk assessment and Medicine. A museum professional for 22
Ms Rebecca Hancock, Secretary (Special
management. Trustees on the Finance and years, Janet began her career at the Science
Projects Officer, Research and Collections,
Audit Committee at 30 June 2009 were Museum in London, initially as a curator
Australian Museum).
Mr Brian Sherman AM (Chair), Mr Michael and later in exhibition and programs
Alscher and Dr Cindy Pan. development. For five years Janet worked
Trust Representation on the development of the Wellcome
Research and Collections
Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation
Wing extension, including leading several
Advisory Committee
exhibition development teams. Janet
This committee advises on the direction of The Trust has two members on the Lizard
subsequently coordinated a major review
research and collections management in the Island Reef Research Foundation: Dr Ronnie
of the National Museum of Science and
Harding and Mr Michael Seyffer (retired
Museum. The committee’s members were: Industry (NMSI) that resulted in a new
April 2009).
strategic direction and organisational
Dr Ronnie Harding, Chair (Museum Trustee
changes. For the three years prior to joining
and Visiting Associate Professor, Institute of Appendix C
the Australian Museum, Janet held the
Environmental Studies, University of New Executive Profiles and
post of Head of Planning and Development
South Wales) Management Activities
and led the strategic planning, major
Professor Maria Byrne (School of Biological Frank Howarth projects and forward program for NMSI’s
Sciences, University of Sydney) Director three museums. Janet currently teaches
the Museums and Galleries Administration
Dr Leslie Christidis (Assistant Director Frank Howarth trained as a geologist,
segment of Sydney University’s Museum
Research and Collections, Australian completing a Geology degree at Macquarie
Studies program.
Museum) (resigned April 2009) University, and followed that with a
Master of Science and Society from the Dr Les Christidis
Dr Hal Cogger (John Evans Memorial University of NSW, focusing on science Assistant Director, Research & Collections
Fellow, Australian Museum) and biotechnology policy. Frank joined the
After completing a Bachelor of Science
Mr Frank Howarth (Director, NSW Government in 1981 and has held
(Honours) degree from the University
Australian Museum) positions with the Department of Industrial
of Melbourne in 1980, Les Christidis
Development and Decentralisation, NSW
Dr Klaus Koop (Director, Environmental and undertook a PhD at the Australian National
Science and Technology Council, the
Conservation Sciences, NSW Department of University where he focused on the
Public Service Board, and the Roads and
evolutionary genetics of Australian finches.
Environment, Climate Change & Water) Traffic Authority. In 1996 he became
He was one of the first to apply genetic-
Director and Chief Executive of the Royal
Professor Margaret Rose (Director, Research based approaches to understanding the
Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust. In
Management, South Eastern Sydney and evolution of Australian birds. From 1987
September 2003 Frank spent six months
Illawarra Area Health Service, University of to 1996, Les was the Senior Curator of
as Executive Director, Policy and Science at
New South Wales) Ornithology at Museum Victoria and in
the NSW Department of Environment and
1997 he became the Science Program
Dr Gaynor Macdonald (Senior Lecturer, Conservation, before taking up his current
Director and later Head of the Department
Department of Anthropology, University role in February 2004 as Director of the
Australian Museum. of Sciences. During this time (1997–2004),
of Sydney)
Dr Christidis led teams that produced major
Mr Brian Sherman (President, Australian Janet Carding exhibitions for the Melbourne Museum
Museum Trust) Assistant Director, and also led the team developing shows
Public Programs & Operations for Australia’s first Digital Planetarium at
Dr Brett Summerell (Director, Science and
Janet was appointed Assistant Director, Science Works. Beginning in 2004, Les
Public Programs, Botanic Gardens Trust)
Public Programs and Operations in August was the Assistant Director, Research and
Professor John Talent (Department of 2004. She holds a degree from Cambridge Collections until he resigned from the
Planetary Sciences, Division of University in History and Philosophy of Museum in April 2009.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 77
Michael Harvey Manager at the Taronga Foundation, include a Bachelor of Graphic Design,
Head, Exhibitions and Creative Services which raises funds to support Taronga and a Graduate Diploma in Art History
Michael Harvey has worked in the science Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Her and Curatorship from the Australian
communication field for over 15 years, background includes marketing positions National University. Christine is currently a
primarily in museums and science centres. with ABC Local Radio and ABC Classic committee member of the Tourism Industry
He has studied zoology and the history FM and senior client service positions at Council’s attractions and activities working
and philosophy of science (BSc, University marketing and promotional agencies. group and a member of the Australian
of Sydney), Scientific Communication Rosemary has also worked as a freelance Marketing Institute, as well as member of
(Graduate Diploma, Australian National communications consultant with education, the Marketing Association of Australia and
University) and Museum Studies (M.Litt, environmental, arts and corporate clients New Zealand.
University of Sydney). He has worked at and is a member of the Fundraising
Vinod Daniel
Questacon as coordinator of the Shell Institute of Australia.
Head, Cultural Heritage
Questacon Science Circus and as the Dr Penny Berents and Science Initiatives
manager of science programs for the Head, Natural Science Collections Vinod Daniel is an internationally
British Council in Australia. Most recently, Penny Berents was appointed Head, recognised materials conservation
Michael spent over six years working at Natural Science Collections, in 2005 and professional and was appointed as Head,
the Natural History Museum, London. has extensive experience in collections Cultural Heritage and Science Initiatives,
There he occupied two posts, establishing management and research at the Australian in 2005. He is currently responsible for
and running the Darwin Centre Live Museum. Penny’s museum career of more the DNA Laboratory, Scanning Electron
program of scientist talks and webcasts, than 30 years has included all aspects of Microscopy, Scientific Publications,
and carrying out strategic planning and collections management including database Materials Conservation, Cultural Collections
concept development for new permanent development, commercial projects, public and Community Engagement and
galleries. He also worked as a distance programs, field work, teaching and Australian Museum Business Services.
learning tutor and occasional guest lecturer collections development and maintenance. Vinod is the Chairman of AusHeritage,
at the Department of Museum Studies Penny was responsible for collections Australia’s international heritage network
at the University of Leicester. Michael and database enhancement as a part of established by the Australian Government.
is also a former staff member at the the NSW State Biodiversity Strategy, the He is also a Board Member of the Australia-
Australian Museum – working here as an implementation of the KE EMu database India Council (Department of Foreign
Information Officer in Search & Discover and science input to the Biodiversity: Affairs and Trade) and Vice-Chairman of
and contributing to the development of the Life Supporting Life gallery. Penny has a the International Council of Museums
successful Spiders exhibition. He returned research interest in crustacean systematics Committee for Conservation. Before
to the Museum after an absence of over and is working on the systematics of joining the Australian Museum, he worked
nine years to take up his current post in cerapodine amphipods. for the J Paul Getty Trust (USA). He has
February 2009. managed a number of major projects in
Christine Callen
Rosemary Swift
the Australasia–Pacific region and has
Manager, Marketing
published over 40 technical papers.
Manager, Development
Christine Callen was appointed as the
Rosemary Swift was appointed Marketing Manager in October 2004 Julie Garradd
Development Manager in July 2008. and is responsible for the Museum’s Head, Visitor Programs & Services
The Development Unit is responsible media, tourism and marketing activities. Julie Garradd has an extensive background
for individual philanthropic donations, Christine has over 16 years experience in visitor programs and services in a
community and direct fundraising, in cultural and academic environments, number of settings including sport and
corporate sponsorships and bequests. including work with publications, graphic recreation, tourism, local council and the
Rosemary has more than 20 years design and marketing. Before joining arts sector. Prior to joining the Museum,
experience in communications, marketing the Australian Museum, Christine was Julie was Head of Visitor Programs and
and fundraising. Before joining the Marketing Manager at the Historic Houses Services at the Powerhouse Museum,
Australian Museum, she was Public Appeals Trust of NSW. Academic qualifications where she was responsible for introducing
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their highly successful and innovative moving to the Great Barrier Reef Marine including supplier negotiations, product
public programs for children, families Park Authority in Townsville where he led management, sourcing and development,
and adults. Other management positions the multi-disciplinary Crown-of-Thorns store merchandising and the creation of a
Julie held included Manager, Regional Starfish research program. While based retail concept. Noella joined the Museum in
Programs; Manager, Student and Volunteer in Townsville Brian was a member of the November 2005.
Programs and Olympics Coordinator. team responsible for the establishment of
Ken Pope
Julie has worked on various special the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)
Head, Corporate and Knowledge Services
projects, the most recent being a new for Ecologically Sustainable Development
exhibition commissioning process. Julie’s of the Great Barrier Reef. He continued Ken Pope has a background in senior
background also includes staff training and his participation in fieldwork through administration with both the State
development, recreation facilities planning, involvement in surveys and research on Government and Australian Government.
and community development at a number the Great Barrier Reef, in Torres Strait Before joining the Museum, Ken spent six
of government departments including and in the Red Sea. Before joining the months with the Olympic Coordination
Sport and Recreation, Tourism, Education, Museum in 2005 Brian held a variety Authority delivering sponsor-related
and Minerals and Energy. She has a degree of positions in the Department of the showcasing, media, retailing and general
in Applied Social Science and a Diploma Environment and Heritage in Canberra with services at Sydney Olympic Park during the
in Leisure Studies. Julie commenced her responsibilities including development of Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics.
position with the Australian Museum in coastal monitoring programs, coordination Between 1997 and 2000, Ken held the
January 2006. of scientific input into Australia’s Oceans position of Director, Corporate Services
Policy, leadership of environmental decision with the Department of Ageing and
Dr Lynda Kelly
support system teams and management of Disability where he was responsible for
A/Head, Australian Museum Eureka
workforce performance. Brian has been a a number of corporate reforms including
Prizes, Web & Audience Research
member of national and state committees implementing the department’s data
Lynda Kelly has been working in the and advisory groups in the areas of marine rationalisation project, implementing
audience research and evaluation field science, environmental management and a new finance system and departmental
since 1994. Lynda has extensive experience climate change. structural change. From 1986 to 1992, Ken
in planning and conducting quantitative was Administration Manager with the Civil
Noella Lopez
and qualitative research for a variety of Aviation Authority. Ken took up his current
Head, Commercial Services
programs and clients – both inside and position in October 2001.
outside the Australian Museum. Lynda has Noella Lopez has a background in the
written widely, presented many conference commercial sector in Europe and in
Australia with extensive experience in the Management activities
papers and facilitated workshops in
evaluation and visitor research. She is management of small and large teams and The following contains information
particularly interested in visitor experiences growing businesses, both in hospitality on management activities, significant
and learning outcomes and how these can and retail. Noella trained as a manager corporate committees, internal
be measured. specialising in the hospitality industry, management audits and risk management.
completing a Diploma of Management
Dr Brian Lassig at the Lycée Hotelier de Bordeaux in Management activities
Head, Research France. She recently completed a Master The Museum’s Executive met monthly
Brian Lassig has a background in coral of Business Administration majoring in to plan and monitor the Museum’s service
reef-fish research with extensive field Arts Management at the University of delivery and performance.
experience on the Great Barrier Reef Technology, Sydney and the College of
During 2008–09, the Museum completed
through his post-graduate projects based Fine Arts. Before joining the Museum,
the Renewal Project, Stage 1 with the
at the Heron Island and Lizard Island Noella was Marketing and Development
opening of the new Collections & Research
Research Stations. Following his PhD from Manager with a large Australian retail chain
Building.
Macquarie University Brian worked as an dedicated to art, graphic and craft supplies.
account manager and market research She was responsible for all marketing and The Executive also dealt with a range of
consultant in the computer industry before development aspects of the company matters including:
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 79
the annual review and revisions of Project Control Group representatives) and Greg Gowing
the Corporate Strategic Plan The Project Control Group was responsible (Committee Executive Officer).
boosting income, improving cost- for overseeing the management of the
Editorial Committee,
recovery and reducing operating capital works program under the Museum’s
Records of the Australian Museum
expenses Revitalisation Project – Stage 1. The group
reported to the Museum Trust on progress Members of the Editorial Committee
managing the relocation of staff into the
are experts in their fields. They offer the
new Collections & Research Building as and important issues. The Group’s work
editor advice on the scientific quality
well as the relocation of other staff into was completed with the opening of the
and suitability of manuscripts submitted
refurbished accommodation new Collections & Research Building in
for publication in the Records of the
November 2008 and was abolished.
planning for the next stage of the Australian Museum.
Museum’s Renewal Project which focuses Its members were Michael Seyffer (Trustee),
on the eastern end of the Museum site Its members were Shane McEvey
Frank Howarth (Director), Janet Carding
(Editor, ex officio), and Associate Editors
development of several strategic plans (Assistant Director, Public Programs and
Val Attenbrow (Anthropology), Dan Bickel
and policies including an IT Strategic Operations), Les Christidis (Assistant
(Invertebrate Zoology), Don Colgan
Plan, a Disability Action Plan, a Fieldwork Director, Research and Collections), Penny
(Zoology/Genetics), Mark Eldridge (Zoology/
Policy and a three-year Occupational Berents (Head, Collections), John Gale
Genetics), Sandy Ingleby (Vertebrate
Health & Safety Strategic Plan (Gale Planning Group), Phill Andrew (Savills
Zoology), Jeff Leis (Vertebrate Zoology),
revision of the Code of Conduct Australia) and Trish McDonald and Jacquie
Chris Reid (Invertebrate Zoology) and
to reflect the NSW Government’s Recsei (Project Officers).
George Wilson (Invertebrate Zoology).
establishment of a Register of Lobbyists
Animal Care and Ethics Committee
and a Lobbyist Code of Conduct Program Review Committee
As a registered user of animals for scientific
a draft energy audit as input to an The Program Review Committee is
purposes, the Australian Museum must
Environmental Sustainability Plan responsible for developing and initiating
comply with the requirements of the
the Museum’s forward strategic program
input to the annual survey of Animal Research Act 1985 and the current
of exhibitions and public programs in
the Council of Australasian Australian code of practice for the care alignment with the Museum’s Corporate
Museum Directors and use of animals for scientific purposes. Strategic Plan. This work includes
a review of the admissions In accord with the requirements of the Act identifying and evaluating concepts and
booking system and the Code, the Museum has established proposals, setting the program schedule
development of emergency plans the Australian Museum Animal Care and and developing briefs for exhibition and
in the event of a swine flu pandemic. Ethics Committee to apply principles that program development.
govern the ethical conduct of persons
The Museum provided administrative Its members were Michael Harvey (Chair
whose work on behalf of the Museum
support to the Australian Museum Trust and Head, Exhibitions & Creative Services),
involves the use of animals for scientific
and its sub-committees. Penny Berents (Head, Natural Science
purposes. The committee must ensure that
Management communicated with staff the use of animals is justified, provides Collections Branch), Rosemary Swift
via general staff meetings and with the (Manager, Development), Christine Callen
for the welfare of those animals and
Public Sector Association via the Joint (Manager, Marketing & Publicity), Janet
incorporates the principles of replacement,
Consultative Committee. Carding (Assistant Director, Public Programs
reduction and refinement.
& Operations), Mark Eldridge (Research
Museum committees Its members were Richard Major (Chair); Scientist), Glenn Ferguson (Manager,
Significant committees of the Australian Glenn Shea, Damien Higgins and David Exhibitions), Julie Garradd (Head, Visitor
Museum that were active during the Vella (veterinary representatives); Walter & Learning Services), Lynda Kelly (A/Head,
reporting year are set out below. Boles, Fara Pelarek and Liz Romer (staff Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Web &
representatives); Daniel Large and Storm Audience Research), Noella Lopez (Head,
Stanford (welfare representatives); Commercial Services) and Shelley Truskett
Val Hutt and Karen Lambert (community (minutes secretary).
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Income Generation Steering Committee Members were: Ken Pope (Chair), public exhibitions and spaces, and
The Income Generation Steering Frank Howarth (Director), Philippa Ardlie conducting fire drills
Committee was responsible for generating (Executive Officer), Ben Carceller, monitoring the Museum’s buildings
and facilitating ideas for new income David Child, Mark Connolly, Catherine and site by full-time security staff and
streams and for making our current income Cooper, Michael Harvey, Glenn Hodges, security-support systems
generating activities more effective. This Mike Kent, Sue Lewis, Colin Macgregor,
maintaining appropriate insurance cover
work includes creating financial templates Melissa Murray, George Notman,
with the Treasury Managed Fund that
to understand costs and net income for Tim Ralph, Jacqui Recsei and Steve Vogel.
covers all classes of risk.
the Museum, testing ideas and Internal management audits
implementing them.
The Museum undertakes an internal
Its members were Noella Lopez (Chair audit program to improve its management
and Head, Commercial Services), Mark practice. The program was funded by
Connolly (Manager, Venues), Sue Lindsay the Department of the Arts, Sport and
(Manager, Microscopy & Microanalysis Unit, Recreation and undertaken by Deloitte
Siddharth Samant (Finance), Shail Patel Touche Tohmatsu.
(Financial Coordinator, Public Programs
Four audits were completed in the
and Operations), Fara Pelarek (Manager,
reporting year:
Visitor Services), David Bock (Visitor
Services), Jenny Horder (Manager, Learning Staff Performance and Development
Services), Elizabeth Phegan (Development), Public Programs (Events & Holiday
Kate Murray (Executive Officer, Australian Programs)
Museum Members), and Bliss Jensen
Information Technology (IT) Security
(Exhibitions).
Building Maintenance
Australian Museum’s Environmental The Museum is implementing the agreed
Sustainability Committee recommendations from these audits.
In 2008–09 the Australian Museum’s
Risk management
Environmental Sustainability Committee
(AMESC) reconvened incorporating a The Museum’s Executive actively monitors
number of groups into a formal committee. its programs to identify and manage risks
AMESC‘s objective is the development, consistent with Government guidelines and
implementation, and maintenance policy. Risk management aims to safeguard
of environmental sustainability at the the public, staff, collections, buildings and
Museum, including the Museum’s related assets. Risk control entails:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. surveying financial record-keeping
The Museum has established a vision (undertaken by the Treasury
and goals, available on the Museum’s Managed Fund)
website http://australianmuseum.net.
assessing corporate risk and conducting
au/Environmental-Sustainability-at-the-
management audits (undertaken by
Australian-Museum, and realised a number
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
of achievements including: introduction of
Fairtrade organic coffee, replacement of managing ongoing risk, including
printers and faxes with energy-rated multi- maintaining asset registers for various
function devices, completion of an energy classes of assets, and conducting fire and
audit, carbon offsets purchased for all safety audits
air travel, and installation of water-saving valuing the collections and building
devices in public and staff amenities. assets, developing risk strategies for
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 81
Appendix D
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Guarantee of Service
Senior Executive Service Disability Action Plan 17 per cent arose from falls at work/
There are currently three Senior Executive The Museum drafted a new Disability or falls while on a journey
Service (SES) positions within the Museum Action Plan during 2009 in accordance 33 per cent were the result of
(Tables E1 and E2). The Director, Frank with the NSW Government’s Guidelines ergonomics/work practices
Howarth, commenced duties in February for disability action planning by NSW
none were the result of faulty
2004. The Assistant Director, Public Government agencies (September 2008).
equipment/mechanics.
Programs & Operations, Janet Carding, When finalised, the Plan will be submitted
commenced duties in August 2004. The to the Department of Ageing, Disability Following necessary workplace
Assistant Director, Research & Collections, and Home Care by the due date of investigations, assessments, and support,
Dr Les Christidis, commenced duties in 30 November 2009. The Museum continues all employees have successfully resumed
June 2004 and resigned in April 2009. to review physical access issues with a view their pre-injury duties.
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minority groups
adjustment
Women
Men
Level*
< $36,677 26 26 5 21 0 4 1 1 0
$36,677 – $48,172 17 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0
$48,173 – $53,854 32 32 18 14 1 6 4 0 0
$53,855 – $68,147 62 62 22 40 1 12 10 0 0
$68,148 – $88,127 81 81 48 33 1 15 11 1 0
$88,128 – $110,160 27 27 17 10 0 3 3 1 0
minority groups
adjustment
Women
Men
Employment Basis
Permanent part-time 25 25 25 5 1 4 0 1 0
Temporary full-time 52 52 52 22 1 9 7 0 0
Temporary part-time 30 30 30 2 0 2 1 0 0
Contract – SES 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Contract – non-SES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Training positions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Retained staff 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Casual 49 49 18 31 0 8 4 0 0
Note: Includes casuals not working at 30 June 2009 but considered part of the agency
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 83
< $36,667 3 29 1 0 26
$36,667 – $48,172 14 28 9 7 17
$48,173 – $53,854 25 77 31 25 32
$53,855 – $68,147 62 52 78 71 62
$68,148 – $88,127 77 26 91 91 81
$88,128 – $111,160 27 8 30 29 27
Benchmark
or Target
EEO Status (%) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Women 50 50 57 57 52 54
Aboriginal People & Torres Strait Islanders 2 1.8 1.5 2 0.8 1.2
Benchmark
EEO Status 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
or Target
Women 100 87 86 92 94 79
Aboriginal People & Torres Strait Islanders 100 NA2 NA2 NA2 NA2 NA2
Notes:
1. A distribution index of 100 indicates that the will be. In some cases the index may be more
centre of the distribution of the EEO group across than 100, indicating that the EEO group is less
salary levels is equivalent to that of other staff. concentrated at lower salary levels. The distribution
Values less than 100 mean that the EEO group index is automatically calculated by the software
tends to be more concentrated at lower salary provided by ODEOPE.
levels than is the case for other staff. The more 2. The distribution index is not calculated where EEO
pronounced this tendency is, the lower the index group or non-EEO group numbers are less than 20.
minority groups
adjustment
Women
Men
Occupation Group
Managers 43 43 22 21 1 6 4 1 0
Professionals 96 96 44 52 1 10 6 1 0
Sales Workers 2 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0
Labourers 4 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
the iBOL project. The donated specimens Ichthyology Mark Eldridge donated approximately
represent vouchers of specimens submitted 200 kangaroo skulls and approximately
Martin Angle (NSW Department of
for barcoding. 1000 marsupial tissues from Macquarie
Primary Industries) donated an unusual
University.
Henry Disney (University of Cambridge) mullet specimen from Wallis Lake, NSW.
donated six slides of holotype specimens Macquarie University donated a New
Derek Gerkin (Australian New Guinea
of Australian phorid flies. Guinea echidna specimen along with
Fishes Association) donated two lots of
various Australian mammal species.
John Gollan (Australian Museum), Mick freshwater fish.
Ashcroft (Australian Museum), Michael The Department of Environment, Climate
Ian Kerr (Lord Howe Island) sent a number
Batley and Natalie Sullivan collected over Change & Water donated a Pygmy
1000 bees as part of research funded by of specimens for the collection including
Killer Whale.
the Scott Charitable Trust. They extended a specimen of a giant kahawai,
Arripis xylabion. Taronga Zoo donated 2 Bottle-nosed
the known range of the target exotic
bee, Halictus smaragdulus, previously Dolphins, 2 New Zealand Fur Seals,
Jamie Knight (NSW Department of Primary
known only from the Hunter Valley. It has 1 Pilot Whale, 1 Kodiak Bear skull and
Industries) donated an Australian Bass
now been found at Tamworth, and along 12 native marine specimens (cetaceans).
specimen and an introduced cichlid
the Goulburn River as far as Wellington. (freshwater fish). Marine invertebrates
Another native species captured was
Helen Smith (University of Sydney) donated
previously known only in South Australia. Malacology
crustaceans (amphipods, isopods,
A volunteer program was established Phil Colman donated a suite of pelagic
shrimp) collected from baited traps set at
where additional bees were captured molluscs and siphonophores from
approximately 200 metre depth at oil
and mailed to the Museum. Collaroy, Sydney.
drilling rigs north west of Dampier, Western
Lotte von Richter donated 118 vials and Vince Kessner (Adelaide River) donated Australia, representing undescribed species
221 pinned specimens of insects from about 100 lots of estuarine molluscs from and new distribution records.
Mount Annan Botanical Garden and Northern Territory (NT) and the Kimberleys, Hannelore Paxton (Macquarine University)
Bushland Reserve. Western Australia (WA). donated 28 lots of polychaetes (marine
Graham Pyke (Australian Museum) Mr Vince Kessner donated 53 lots of land worms) representing voucher material
donated his voucher collections of insect snails from WA and NT. from various studies including new species
pollinators from the Snowy Mountains. being described from British Columbia and
Frank Koehler (Department of Environment
Michael Shackleton (Environmental Atlantic deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
and Conservation WA) donated 21 lots of
Protection Authority, Victoria) donated Danny Tang (University of Western
marine gastropods and 1 lot of marine
specimens of a newly described caddis fly. Australia) donated 47 lots of cyclopoid
bivalve from two islands off the Kimberley
Brent Turner (North Gosford, Sydney) Coast (WA). and harpacticoid copepods (Crustacea)
donated 40 specimens of PNG and New from Gnangara Mound region, Western
Robert McCormack (Australian Aquatic Australia, including primary type material
Britain butterflies and moths collected
Biological Pty Ltd, NSW) donated two lots for four new species.
by his grandfather during the Second
of freshwater snails from Norfolk Island.
World War. Jane Fromont, (Western Australian
Te Papa donated a paratype pair of the Museum) donated a paratype specimen
Alan Watts (Sydney) donated a live
large bivalve, Acesta maui. of a new species of sponge from Western
female specimen of a titan stick insect,
Acrophylla titan. Mammals Australia.
Alan York (University of Melbourne) gave Received a specimen of a Southern Ashley Miskelly (private collector, Sydney)
over 1500 pinned specimens of beetles Brown Bandicoot from the very small donated echinoid (sea urchin) specimens
from the Bulls Ground Frequent Burning population known from Ku-ring-gai and a specimen of a giant sea slater,
Study, Lorne State Forest, Victoria. Chase National Park. Bathynomus, from the Philippines.
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Robin Wilson (Museum Victoria) donated shrimp (Stomatopoda) from Lizard Island Near-adult and juvenile cassowaries
type material of a new species of Queensland including several species not from Queensland National Parks and
polychaete (marine worm) from NSW. previously held there. Wildlife Service.
Peter Teske (Macquarie University) donated Melissa Walker (NSW Department of An egg collection in a glass cabinet was
crab specimens of material he is studying Primary Industries) donated one lot of donated by Helen Thompson on behalf
the distribution of, using DNA analysis. suspected Asian Paddle Crab. Roger of her father.
Springthorpe (Australian Museum)
Pan Pan Chung (University of NSW) Palaeontology
determined that this was actually a new
donated material of a species of
southern record for a native species, based Steven Avery (Silverdale) donated seven
amphipod.
on comparison to material in the collection Triassic xenacanth shark specimens
Kristine Klebba (Gulf Coast Research Lab, and use of the literature, much to the and one Triassic amphibian skull.
USA) donated type material of a new comfort of the Fisheries Officers. This collection is to be valued for the
species of amphipod (beach hopper) purpose of a donation under the
Mineralogy
from Lizard Island. Philanthropy Program.
Donation by Errol Hagelstein (Coffs
Jiroh Nishi (Yokohama National University, Harbour) of unusual carbonised wood Other
Japan) donated type material of a new from Lismore, from logs caught up in one Identifications and registrations as outlined
species of polychaete from Japan. of the last lava flows from the Mount
in the two Australian Museum mini-grant
Brian Timms (Newcastle University) donated Warning volcano.
proposals to the Ocean Biogeographic
material of a new species of branchiopod The Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, Information System (OBIS) were completed.
(clam shrimp) from Queensland. donated zeolite minerals from the Isle of With the resources provided we exceeded
Alex Zeigler, Freie Universitat Berlin, Skye, Scotland. expectations providing 1056 non-
Germany, donated three lots of identified John Tottenham (Mineralogical Society of polychaete invertebrates (proposal indicates
echinoid (sea urchin) specimens from NSW) donated an unusual and valuable 813) and 530 polychaetes (proposal
Antarctica. cassiterite (tin oxide) specimen from Pine indicates 402).
Craig Humphreys (Australian Institute of Ridge, near Inverell NSW, on behalf of the
late John Hume of Bingara. Cultural Collections
Marine Science) donated 85 lots of
identified and published amphipods Alun Baines (Dunedin, New Zealand) Acquisition and donations to the Cultural
(beach hoppers) from ecological studies at donated a specimen of ulrichite and Collections are made in accordance
Magnetic Island, Queensland. a new mineral, coombsite. with the Australian Museum Collection
Development Strategy, Ethnographic
Robert McCormack (Australian Aquatic Bev Mortenson (Mineralogical Society
Collections 2008–2012. New collections
Biological Pty Ltd NSW) donated five lots of of Qld) donated quartz with hematite
crustacea from Norfolk Island and may be acquired through donation,
inclusions from Crystal Mountain, near
Queensland including one species of purchase and field work.
Mount Isa, Qld and quartz with limonite/
freshwater crayfish not previously held in hematite inclusions from Kuridala, Qld.
collections. Key acquisitions by donation
Ornithology
Adriana Giangrande (University of Salento, 2008–09 – Cultural gifts
The family of Gordon Alford donated
Italy) donated four paratypes of a new Sam and Louise Dawson
a series of eggs and nicely mounted
species of Antarctic polychaete (Field collector: David Baker)
waterbirds. It is hoped that some mounts
(marine worm).
will replace those in the current bird gallery. Three junior Rom masks
Peter Teske (Macquarie University) Rammily family, north Ambrym, Vanuatu
Mike Fisher donated some British eggs,
donated one lot of spider crabs (Majidae).
including a hen’s egg from World War II, Joachin Kilfan, Halhal, north Ambrym,
Thomas Claverie (University of California, the shell of which has a Ministry for Vanuatu Chief Tofor, Lonyokwon, north
USA) donated 10 samples of mantis Food stamp, used during food rationing. Ambrym, Vanuatu.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 89
Invited international speaker at Darwin Day Received the Eureka Prize for Sustainability Phil Gordon
(marking of Charles Darwin’s birthday), Education on behalf of the Birds in Awarded a 2009 Visiting Fellowship at
hosted by the National Evolutionary Backyards team in August 2008. the National Museum of Australia,
Synthesis Center and Society Sigma Xi Winston Ponder Canberra regarding the history of
in the USA. The symposium, Darwin’s repatriation in Australia. This will provide
Awarded the Silver Jubilee Prize for lifetime
Legacy: Evolutionary Approaches to World a comprehensive history of repatriation
achievement at the New Zealand Marine
Challenges was filmed and will be part of of both objects and ancestral remains to
Sciences Society and the Australian Marine
an online teaching resource. traditional owners in Australia, 30 years
Sciences Association joint conference in
on from the first formal repatriation of
Invited to be a biodiversity adviser for New Zealand.
Aboriginal remains to Wallaga Lake in
the Group on Earth Observations (GEO),
Robin Torrence NSW. This project will provide the first
which promotes the coordination of
Chaired the session, at the 6th World overview of not only the history of
Earth observations across its member
Archaeological Conference, that was repatriation but also the personal
organisations and encourages the use of
selected for the School for Advanced experiences of those associated with the
the observations for societal benefits.
Research (SAR) award. Reviewers noted process.
Joined the steering committee to develop that the topic, Unpacking the Collection
Sue Lindsay
a global biodiversity observation network is ‘incredibly significant’, ‘very timely’
(GEO BON). The Convention on Biological and especially identified the discussion Two scanning electron microscope
Diversity (CBD) meeting in Bonn recognised as highly productive. images were accepted in the 2009
the importance of GEO BON and Australian and New Zealand Microscopy
recommended continuing collaboration. and Microanalysis calendar.
Natural Science
Alan Jones Collections Branch
Co-authored the paper, Sandy Beach Walter Boles
Ecosystems: Key Features, Sampling Issues,
Hosted the 7th Society of Avian
Management Challenges and Climate
Paleontology and Evolution international
Change Impacts, which was posted on
meeting, August 2008.
the European Union environmental policy
website www.ec.europa.eu/environment/ Paul Flemons
integration/research/research_alert_en.htm. Appointed as the Oceania joint
This website is the European Commission’s representative for the Taxonomic Databases
environmental news service for policy Working Group (TDWG) Executive
makers, distributed to 8000 subscribers. Committee.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 91
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (Treasurer) Colin Macgregor (NSW Division)
Conservation, Heritage & Indigenous Partnerships Reef Advisory Committee Pat Hutchings
International Council for Museums (ICOM) Committee for Conservation Vinod Daniel (Vice Chair)
NSW Committee for the Coordination of Government Geoscience Programs Robert Jones
Brian Lassig
Sydney Institute of Marine Sciences Scientific Advisory Committee
Penny Berents
92 Part 4 Appendices
APPENDIX I
HONORARY APPOINTMENTS 2008–09
Mr Vince Kessner
The Australian Museum has a long history Research Associates Dr Nina Kononenko
of making honorary appointments as a Mr Robert Lachlan
Dr Larry Barron
way of recognising individuals who have Dr Nathan Lo
Dr Michael Batley
contributed to the advancement of the Mr Wayne Longmore
Dr Peter Bayliss
Museum. The following people hold Associate Professor Peter Matthews
Dr Katherine Belov
honorary appointments: Mr Katsusuke Meguro
Mr Andrew Cody
Mr David Colchester Dr Hiroyuki Motomura
Honorary Associates Mr Neville Coleman Dr Anne Musser
Ms Tessa Corkill Dr Armstrong Osborne
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of
Dr Lyndall Dawson Dr Harry Parnaby
Japan
Mr Roger de Keyser Dr Hannelore Paxton
Dr Hal Cogger, John Evans Memorial Fellow
Mr H John Disney Dr John Pickett
Dr Desmond Griffin, AM, Gerard Krefft
Mr Brian England Dr David Pollard
Memorial Fellow
Mr Joseph Forshaw Mr Tony Rose
Dr Ronald Strahan, AM
Emeritus Professor Dr Glenn Shea
Professor Frank Talbot
Richard Frankham Ms Elizabeth Smith
Dr Robyn Williams, AM, President Emeritus,
Dr Richard Fullagar Mr Roger Steene
Australian Museum Trust
Dr Lorraine Gibson Dr Jeffrey Stilwell
Dr Barry Goldman Dr Desmond Strusz
Senior Fellows Dr Ian Graham Professor Glenn Summerhayes
Mr Desmond Beechey Mr Ken Graham Dr Pamela Swadling
Dr Michael Gray Mr Owen Griffiths Mr Günther Theischinger
Dr Douglass Hoese Mr Randolph Griffiths Dr Brian Timms
Dr Alan Jones Prof Colin Groves Dr Eren Turak
Dr Kate Khan Mr Sebastine Haraha Mr Gary Watson
Dr David McAlpine Dr Peter Hiscock Mr Jean Weiner
Dr Max Moulds Mr Kirk Huffman Dr Arthur White
Dr John Paxton Dr Margaret Humphrey Dr Geoff Williams, OAM
Dr Winston Ponder Dr Isabel Hyman Ms Lois Wilson
Dr Graham Pyke Dr Walter Ivantsoff Mr Graham Wishart
Dr Harry Recher Ms Patricia Kailola Dr Gavin Young
Dr Alex Ritchie
Dr Frank Rowe
Dr William Rudman
Dr Courtenay Smithers
Dr Jim Specht
Dr Lin Sutherland
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 93
Janet Carding Attend International Council of Museums (ICOM) 2008 conference. Rotorua, New Zealand 23 –29 November 2008
Make the final object selection for the Egyptian Treasures: Art of the
Pharoahs exhibition in collaboration with Kunsthistorisches Museum,
Vienna and National Museum, Singapore, and establish the exhibition
Elizabeth Cowell Austria and Singapore 26 Oct – 5 November 2008
narrative and key exhibits for promotion in Australia and coordinate
exhibition display with our Singapore colleagues so that all parties can
present a cohesive and powerful travelling exhibition.
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Attend the EMu User Group Meeting and present a paper on the use of
Michael Elliott New Zealand 8–11 Sepember 2008
Microsoft Access 2007 for reporting within the collections database EMu.
Dan Faith Invited to speak at the EDIT biodiversity conference, Brussels. Brussels 4–5 November 2008
Christmas Island
Jim Lowry Field work to catalogue marine amphipod biodiversity. 5–28 October 2008
& Cocos Island
Investigate the diversity and conservation of the amphibian and reptile fauna
Jodi Rowley of Southeast Asia, and build on data collected during 13 previous surveys Vietnam & Cambodia 17 May – 5 June 2009
led by Dr Rowley in Indochina. Fulfils external grant obligations for 2009.
APPENDIX K Trust. Pp. 105–28 (second edition). Berning, B. & S. Podenas (Eds): Amber –
Publications, conference Archive of Deep Time, Denisia 26, 294.
Attenbrow, V., T. Doelman & T. Corkill,
papers, chaired sessions
2008. Organising the manufacture of Bondi Bickel, D.J., 2008. Pouebo (Diptera:
and presentations
points at Balmoral beach, Middle Harbour, Dolichopodidae), a remarkable new genus
Sydney, NSW, Australia. Archaeology in from New Caledonia, with secondary
Publications by Australian Oceania 43(3): 104–119. symmetry in the male postabdomen.
Museum research staff and
Zoologia Neocaledonica 6, Mémoires
Senior Fellows (indicated in bold Baehr, B.C. & H.M. Smith, 2008. Three
du Muséum National d’Histoire naturelle
type), July 2008 – June 2009 new species of the Australian orsolobid
197: 49–55.
spider genus Hickmanolobus (Araneae:
Publications include refereed journals,
Orsolobidae). Records of the Western Bickel, D.J., 2008. The Dolichopodinae
books and book chapters, non-refereed/
Australian Museum 24: 323–334. (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) of New
other, abstracts, published conference
Caledonia, with descriptions and records
papers, web publications, commissioned Barron, L.M., T.P. Mernagh, R. Pogson
from Australia, New Zealand and Melanesia
reports, and films. & B.J. Barron, 2008. Alluvial Ultrahigh
Zoologia Neocaledonica, Mémoires du
Pressure (UHP) macrodiamond at Copeton /
Andrefouet, S., M.J. Costello, D.P. Faith, Muséum National d’Histoire naturelle
Bingara (Eastern Australia), and Cempaka
S. Ferrier, G.N. Geller, R. Höft, N. Jürgens, 197: 13–48.
(Kalimantan, Indonesia). 9th International
M.A. Lane, A. Larigauderie, G. Mace,
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Frankham, R., 2009.Genetic considerations Palaeolithic site of Hopyeong-dong,
between remnant pressure and strain
in reintroduction programmes for top-order, Korea. In Hopyeong-dong Paleolithic site
birefringence on inclusions in diamond).
terrestrial predators. In Reintroduction of (Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, Korea),
Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 56:
Top-Order Predators, eds. M.W. Hayward ed. Hong, Mi-Young and Jong-Heon Kim.
1178–1180.
& M.J. Somers, pp. 371–387. Blackwell, Seoul: Korea Land Corporation, Gyeonggi
Batley, M. & K. Hogendoorn, 2009. Oxford. Cultural Foundation. Pp. 746–788.
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Lachlan, R., 2009. Two new species of Robertson, G., V. Attenbrow & P. Hiscock, Torrence, R. & P. Swadling, 2009. Where
Gnathothlibus Wallengren from Fiji and 2009. The multiple uses of Australian is this axe? OAS Newsletter 14 (1): 4.
Samoa and a new species of Theretra backed artefacts. Antiquity 83(320):
Torrence, R., P. Swadling, W. Ambrose,
Hübner from Papua New Guinea 296–308.
N. Kononenko, P. Rath & M. Glascock,
(Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). Records of the
Shea, G.M. & J.P. Michels, 2008. A 2009. Obsidian stemmed tools and
Australian Museum 61(1): 73–87. doi:10.3
replacement name for Sphenomorphus Mid-Holocene interaction.
853/j.0067-1975.61.2009.1523.
keiensis (Kopstein, 1926) (Reptilia: Asian Perspectives 48(1): 118-147.
Long, J.A., B. Choo & G.C. Young, 2008. Squamata: Scincidae) from the
van der Werf, J., H.-U. Graser, C. Gondro &
A new basal actinopterygian fish from southeastern Moluccas, Indonesia, with a
R. Frankham, eds., 2009. Adaptation and
the Middle Devonian Aztec Siltstone of redescription of the species. Zoologische
Fitness in Animal Populations: Evolutionary
Antarctica. Antarctic Science 20: 393–412. Mededelingen 82(52): 737–747.
and Breeding Perspectives
O'Grady, J. J., D.H. Reed, B.W. Brook & Shea, G.M., 2008. Rejection of an on Genetic Resource Management.
R. Frankham, 2008. Extinction risk scales Australian distribution of the Solomon Springer, Dordrecht.
better to generations than years. Animal Islands agamid lizard Hypsilurus longii
White, P., R. Torrence & P. Swadling,
Conservation 11: 442–451. (Macleay, 1878). Hamadryad 33: 127–129.
2008. Linked by stone. Our way, In-flight
Olsen, J., E. Fuentes, D.M. Bird, A.B. Rose Shea, G.M., Jourdan, H., Sadlier, R.A. Magazine of Airlines PNG 11: 14–17.
& D. Judge, 2008. Dietary shifts based & Bauer, A.M., 2009. Natural history of
White, A.W. & G. H. Pyke, 2008. Green
upon prey availability in Peregrine Falcons the New Caledonian whiptailed skink
and Golden Bell Frogs in New South
and Australian Hobbies breeding near Tropidoscincus variabilis (Bavay, 1869)
Wales: current status and future prospects.
Canberra, Australia. Journal of Raptor (Squamata: Scincidae). Amphibia-Reptilia
Australian Zoologist 34: 319–333.
Research 42: 125–137. 30: 207–220.
Young, G.C., 2008. Relationships of
Paxton, H. & M. Morineaux, 2009. Strusz, D.L., 2009. Silurian rhynchonellide
tristichopterids (osteolepiform lobe-finned
Three species of Dorvilleidae (Annelida: brachiopods from Yass, New South Wales.
fishes) from the Middle-Late Devonian of
Polychaeta) associated with Atlantic deep- Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New
East Gondwana. Alcheringa 32: 321–336.
sea reducing habitats, with the description South Wales 130: 139–146.
of Ophryotrocha fabriae, new species. Sutherland, F.L., I.T. Graham & K. Zaw,
Proceedings of the Biological Society of 2008. Gem corundum sources, Pacific
Washington 122: 14–25. margins, links to former spreading rifts.
Paxton, H. & M. Safarik, 2008. Jaw growth Geol. Soc. Austr. Absts. 89, 236.
and replacement in Diopatra aciculata Timms, B. & S. Richter, 2009. The clam
(Annelida: Onuphidae). The Beagle, shrimp Eocyzicus in Australia (Crustacea:
Records of the Museums and Art Galleries Branchiopoda: Spinicaudata: Cyzicidae).
of the Northern Territory 24: 15–21. Journal of Crustacean Biology 29:
245–253.
Paxton, H.,2009. A new species of
Palpiphitime (Annelida: Dorvilleidae) Timms, B., 2009. A revision of the
fromwestern Canada. Proceedings of the Australian endemic clam shrimp
Biological Society of Limnadopsis Spencer & Hall (Crustacea:
Washington 122:26–31. Branchiopoda: Spinicaudata: Limnadiidae).
Records of the Australian Museum
Pickett, J.W., D.J. Och & E.C. Leitch, 2009.
61: 49–72.
Devonian marine invertebrate fossils from
the Port Macquarie Block, New South Torrence, R. & P. Swadling, 2008. Social
Wales. Proceedings of the Linnean Society networks and the origin of Lapita pottery.
of New South Wales 130: 193–217. Antiquity 82: 600–625.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 107
Australia’ Eldridge, M.D.B., Herbert, C.A., Leis J., 2008. ‘The metamorphosis of
Research and Collections Cooper, D.W. and Zenger, K. 2008; ‘Living larvalfish biology in Australia: from who
Division – conference papers, on the edge: reproductive ecology of to where to what’. Keynote speaker and
chaired sessions K Radway Allen Medal recipient. Australian
tammar wallabies inhabiting the Abrolhos
and presentations Society for Fish Biology annual conference.
Archipelago, Western Australia’ Herbert,
Conference papers, chaired sessions and C.A, Morris, K., Orell, P., Miller, E.J., Jeff also chaired a session on larval-fish
presentations by Australian Museum Eldridge, M.D.B. & Renfree, M. 2008; biology. The conference was held in
research staff and Research Associates. ‘Swimming tammars? Relationships Sydney, September 2008.
amongst the tammar wallaby populations Leis J., 2009. ‘What to do with tigerfishes,
Research Branch
in the Houtman Abrolhos Archipelago, tripletails and velvetchins? The phylogenetic
Attenbrow V., 2008. ‘The multiplicity
Western Australia’ Miller, E.J., Eldridge, position of Lobotes, Datnioides, and
of uses of backed artefacts in the NSW
M.D.B., Morris, K. & Herbert, C.A. 2008; Hapalogenys based on larval and adult
central coast’. Paper presented, with
‘Mapping ESU boundaries using DNA from morphology’ Leis J. & Gill A., and ‘With
Gail Robertson and Peter Hiscock, at the
Museum samples’ Paplinska, J.Z., Corrigan, a little help from your friends: group
Australian Archaeological Association
T., Eldridge, M.D.B. & Taggart, D. A. 2008; navigation in larval reef fish’ Leis J.
annual conference, Noosa, Queensland,
‘Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease Papers presented at the Indo-Pacific Fish
December 2008.
(DFTD) is evolving’ Pearse, A.M., Swift, K., Conference, Fremantle, June 2009. Jeff
Attenbrow V., 2008. ‘Human Responses Siddle, H.V., Belov, K. & Eldridge, M.D.B. co-convened and co-chaired a symposium
to Mid-Late Holocene Climate Change’. 2008; ‘Population genetics of short-eared on ontogeny and systematics of Fishes.
A session co-chaired with John Grattan rock-wallabies in the Kimberley, Western
Torrence, R., 2008. ‘Shifting cultivation
of Aberystwyth University at the World Australian’ Potter, S., Taggart, D.A.,
in the aftermath of volcanic eruptions
Archaeological Congress (WAC-6) held Eldridge, M.D.B. & Cooper, S. 2008.
in the Willaumez Peninsula, Papua New
in Dublin, Ireland, July 2008.
Eldridge M., 2008. ‘Relationships amongst Guinea’: Torrence R., ‘The ties that bind:
Eldridge, M.D.B., 2008. Member of the tammar wallaby populations in the how museum objects brokered social
the judging panel for the best student Houtman Abrolhos Archipelago, Western relations’: Lilje E., Clarke A., Philp J. and
presentation at the 55th Annual Meeting Australia’, Eldridge, M.D.B., Morris, K. & Torrence R., ‘Suitable for decoration of
of the Genetics Society of Australasia, Herbert, C.A. 2008, & ‘Bilbies behind bars: halls and billiard rooms: finding Indigenous
University of Adelaide, July 2008. captive management and the effect on agency in historic auction catalogues:
The following papers were presented. genetic diversity in a threatened species’, Torrence R. & Clarke A., papers presented;
‘Development of MHC-linked microsatellite Miller, E.J., Eldridge, M.D.B., Thomas, N., ‘Rainforest as Artefact, Theme’ organised
markers in the tammar wallaby (Macropus Marlow, N., Noakes, N., Morris, K. & by Torrence R. with Barton H., Denham T.,
eugenii)’, Cheng Y, Wakefield M, Siddle Herbert, C.A. 2008, presented at the Paz V. & Kennedy J., ‘Shifting Cultivation:
H, Coggill PC, Herbert C, Beck S, Belov 21st Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Definitions, Method, Theory’ session
K & Eldridge M. ‘Phylogeography and Wildlife Management Society, Fremantle, co-chaired with Denham T. and ‘Unpacking
population genetics of rock-wallabies in Western Australia, November 2008. the Collections: Museums, Identity and
the Kimberley, WA’: Potter S,Taggert D, Agency’ session co-chaired with Bryne
Cooper S & Eldridge M. Faith D., 2009. ‘Taxonomy as a basis S., Clarke A. & Harrisonat R. the World
for ecological research and biodiversity Archaeological Congress-6, Dublin,
Eldridge, M.D.B., 2008. Member of
conservation’, keynote presentation at Ireland, July 2008.
the judging panel for the best student
the European Platform for Biodiversity
poster at the 54th Scientific Meeting of Torrence, R., 2008. ‘Shifting cultivation
Science e-conference, April 2009.
the Australian Mammal Society Darwin, in West New Britain? Rethinking accepted
Nothern Territory, October 2008. The Leis J., 2008. ‘Orientation behaviour and models’: Torrence R., ‘Following the
following papers were presented: ‘We its ontogeny in the pelagic larvae of marine, Ring of Fire: The Use and Distribution of
know everything about tammars don’t demersal fishes’, a plenary lecture at the Volcanic Glass Artefacts in far East Russia’.
we? Intraspecific differentiation of tammar 8th Larval Biology Symposium in Lisbon, Doelman T., Torrence R., Kluyev N., Sleptsov
wallaby populations in South and Western July 2008. I. & Popov V. presented papers. ‘Raman
108 Part 4 Appendices
spectroscopy applied to understand application for monitoring the success & Salisbury S.W. Papers presented at
prehistoric obsidian trade in Melanesia’: of restoration’. Gollan J.R., Smith H., the 12th Conference on Australasian
Carter E., Hargreaves M., Kononenko N., Bulbert M., Donnelley A.P. & Wilkie L. Vertebrate Evolution Palaeontology
Graham I., Edwards H., Swarbrick B. and Paper presented at the Ecological Society and Systematics, Sydney, June 2009.
Torrence R. Poster presented at the Annual of Australia’s Annual Conference, University
Pogson R., 2009. Presented ‘Astronomy
Meeting of the Australian Archaeological of Sydney, December 2008.
and Sundials’ to the Newcastle Space
Association, Noosa, December 2008.
Pogson R., 2008. ‘Copper Minerals Frontier Society meeting and the
in the Australian Museum Collection’. Astronomical Society of NSW meeting,
Natural Science Collections Branch
Presented at the Joint Mineralogical as a contribution to the 2009 International
Ashcroft M., 2008. ‘Estimating fine-scale Societies of Australia 31st Annual Seminar, Year of Astronomy.
spatial variability in climate warming and
Zeehan, Tasmania, November 2008. Tann J., Flemons P. & Kelly L., 2008.
potential refugia for vegetation’: Ashcroft
M., Chisholm L.A., French K.O. Paper Pogson R., 2009. ‘Aragonite and As part of the Atlas of Living Australia
presented at the Ecological Society of Moonmilk – Jenolan Caves Mysteries’. project two ‘user needs assessment’
Australia’s Annual Conference, University Presented at the Joint Mineralogical workshops were conducted to analyse
of Sydney, December 2008 Societies of Australia 32nd Annual Seminar the needs of those who use biodiversity
in Brisbane, June 2009. data, September 2008.
Boles W., 2009. ‘Systematics and
Taxonomy of Australian Birds: Putting Sutherland, F.L. & Webb, G., 2008. Tann J. & Flemons P., 2009. ‘Sensitive
the List Together’, a presentation to ‘Copper Gem Materials in the Australian data and the Atlas of Living Australia’.
the Cumberland Bird Observers Club, Museum Collection’. Presented at the Presentation to the Fauna Collections
Sydney, 2009. Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australia Informatics Group at its meeting in
Launceston, Tasmania, April 2009.
Boles W. & Sladek J., 2008. Hosted the 31st Annual Seminar, Zeehan, Tasmania,
VII International Meeting of the Society November 2008.
of Avian Paleontology and presented a Sutherland, F.L. & Webb, G., 2009.
paper, ‘A revision of C.W. De Vis’ fossil ‘Queensland Gem Minerals – Rough
cormorants (Aves: Phalacrocoracidae)’, and Smooth’. Presented at the Joint
Sydney, August 2008. Mineralogical Societies of Australia 32nd
Flemons P., Tann J. & Kelly L., 2008. Annual Seminar in Brisbane, June 2009.
‘Biodiversity Data: User Needs Assessment’,
Sullivan N., 2008. ‘A new exotic bee
project results presented to the Biodiversity
species in Australia: determining its
Informatics Standards (TDWG) conference,
potential extent using the distribution in
Perth, 2008.
its native range’ Gollan J.R., Ashcroft M.,
Berents P., 2008–09. Chaired the Council Sullivan N.A., Batley M. & Pauly A. Paper
of Heads of Australian Faunal Collections presented at the Ecological Society of
meetings at the Western Australian Australia’s Annual Conference, University
Museum, October 2008 and at the of Sydney, December 2008
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery,
April 2009. Musser, A. M. & Jones, R. K., 2009.
‘New perspectives on the palaeoecology
Flemons P., 2009. ‘BioMaps and web- of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales’,
based visualization and analysis tools’, a Musser, A. M. & Jones, R. K., and ‘First
talk presented to the Ecological Information Australian non-mammalian cynodont:
workshop for the Terrestrial Ecological
new evidence for the unusual nature of
Research Network, Adelaide, April 2009
Australia’s Cretaceous vertebrates’,
Gollan J., 2008. ‘A surrogate for web- Musser A.m., Luo Z-X., Martinelli A.,
building spider biodiversity and its Lamanna M.C., Weisbacker V., Wroe S.
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 109
Morphological and molecular investigations of the systematics and Department of the Environment, Water,
D Colgan, J Stanisic
biogeography of the speciose landsnail genus Gyrocochlea Heritage and the Arts (ABRS)
P Flemons Digital Stories for Taxonomic Databases Working Group Global Biodiversity Information Facility
P Flemons, L Kelly, J Tann Atlas of Living Australia User Needs Analysis CSIRO
P Hutchings, M Capa, C Glasby, Polychaete fauna of coral reefs: morphological and molecular Department of the Environment, Water,
C Watson, V Wei, K Gibb characterisation and keys to species Heritage and the Arts (ABRS)
Identification and Data Capture for Arafura Sea Polychaeta & Ocean Biogeographic Information System
S Keable
Arafura Sea Invertebrata (OBIS)
J Leis, C Paris How do baby fish find a home? Hermon Slade Foundation
Description of the Australian Lysianassoid Amphipod Fauna Department of the Environment, Water,
J Lowry
(Crustacea: Malacostraca) Heritage and the Arts (ABRS)
J Rowley Amphibian Conservation in Vietnam Ocean Park Conservation Fund, Hong Kong
S Ulm, V Attenbrow Marine carbon reservoir variability along the NSW Coast Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and
Engineering (AINSE)
P Hiscock, V Attenbrow Evolution of technology and tool use in 10,000 years of Australian Research Council
Aboriginal History – ANU (Discovery Project)
A Vickers, L Christidis (until April 2009); Understanding Balinese paintings: collections, narrative, Australian Research Council
P Monaghan until April 2009), V Daniel aesthetics and society – through University of Sydney (Linkage Project)
(from April 2009), D Pieta (from April
2009), P Worsley, S Diamond
A Lawson, L Christidis (until April 2009); The application of concept lattices to digital museum collection Australian Research Council
V Daniel; P Eklund, B Bunt management and Access – through University of Wollongong (Linkage Project)
K Belov, M Eldridge, S Beck Characterisation of the tammar wallaby MHC Australian Research Council
(Discovery Project)
LA Hughes; AJ Beattie; A new phylogenetic framework for estimating local, Australian Research Council (Discovery
DP Faith; RL Kitching regional and global biodiversity Project)
SG Dove; WP Leggat; D Yellowlees; Assessing the risk of ocean acidification for the Australian Research Council (Linkage
JM Lough; PA Hutchings; KG Caldeira Great Barrier Reef Project)
JN Marshall; SP Collin; RD McCauley; Deep Downunder: designing a deep-sea exploration Australian Research Council (Linkage
KA Fritsches; NS Hart; BM Degnan; SM and discovery capability for Australia Project)
Degnan; MD Norman; JN Hooper; PA
Hutchings; MG Meekan; EA Widder; T
Frank; JC Partridge; CE Diebel; EJ Warrant;
S Johnsen; G Worheide; DJ Lindsay
S Hand, M Archer, DJ Bickel, Precious time-capsule: discovery of fossil-rich amber from Australian Research Council –
ME Dettmann Australia. (With the University of NSW and University (Discovery Project)
of Queensland.)
Producers and Collectors: Uncovering the Role of Indigenous Australian Research Council (Linkage
AF Clarke, JP Philp, R Torrence
agency in the Formation of Museum Project)
Valuing Stones: obsidian stemmed tools in the creation Australian Research Council
R Torrence, E Carter, N Konomenko
of social complexity in PNG (University of Sydney) (Discovery Project)
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 113
D Faith, R Torrence, Discovering the past and present to shape the future: Australian Research Council
H Cogger, G Wilson networking environmental sciences for understanding and (Research Networks Grant)
(Network of 50 individuals – includes Managing Australian biodiversity
above Museum staff – administered by
University of Adelaide.)
D Faith, S Ferrier, C Brown, J Soberon, GBIF for 2010 Project lead by United Nations Environment
T Peterson, D Yeates, C Slatyer, J West, Programme-World Conservation Monitoring
V Savolainen Centre (UNEP-WCMC) to develop proposals
for involvement in the GBIF campaign to
significantly reduce by 2010 the current rate
of biodiversity loss at the global, regional
and national level
P Flemons, R Beaman, R Guralnick, BiogeoBIF: A system for increasing the georeferencing quantity University of Florida
A Hill, A Stewart and quality of all GBIF-mediated occurrence records
P Flemons
(Network: Museum of Victoria,
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery,
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern
Ozcam Cache Upgrades –
Territory, Queen Victoria Museum Department of the Environment,
through Museum of Victoria
and Art Gallery, South Australian Water, Heritage and the Arts (ABRS)
Museum, Western Australian Museum,
Queensland Museum, Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation)
114 Part 4 Appendices
Appendix P Appendix Q
Visitor services Energy Management Heritage management
Visitor Services organised a one-off free
The aim of the Government Energy The Australian Museum has a responsibility
music and dance performance by the PNG
Management policy is to achieve to identify and manage the items of heritage
Canberra Cultural Group choir (enjoyed
sustainable energy and cost reduction which are in its ownership, care or control.
by 250 visitors), to coincide with their visit
across the NSW Public Service. The Under Section 170A of the Heritage Act
to Frank Hurley – Journeys into Papua
policy uses energy use and greenhouse
exhibition. 1977, the Museum is required to provide
gas emissions in 1995–96 as a baseline
a statement on the condition of items on
against which savings are assessed.
Appendix O its register in the Annual Report.
Use of consultants During 2008–09, the Museum commenced
occupation of the new Collections & The entire site bordered by College,
There was one consultant engaged during Research Building at its College Street William and Yurong streets is included
the year where the fee was over $30,000. site. This provided in excess of 7000 m2 on the State Heritage Register (No. 805).
of air-conditioned premises for the storage In addition, the buildings are listed on
Consultant
of natural history collections together with
the Register of the National Estate, Register
Let’s Think Pty Ltd associated laboratories and work areas. This
of the National Trust and in the Central
Purpose new building is responsible for the increase
Sydney Heritage Local Environmental Plan
Development of licensing strategies for in energy use.
2000. Within this site are a number of
using the Museum’s intellectual property buildings that are classified as being
Cost Figure P1 Energy consumption of State significance. They are:
by fuel type (GJ)
$211,970 Lewis Wing
There were no consultants engaged where Barnet Wing
the fee was less than $30,000.
Vernon Wing
(including Hallstrom Theatre)
William Street (Farmer) Wing
National School Building
Still Addition
Spirit House
Table P1 Energy usage 2005–09
Old School Building
Note: Base year energy use was 25,107 GJ and greenhouse
gas emission was 5128 tonnes. Collections & Research Building.
These buildings are in good condition,
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Change except for the Old School Building, which
is in fair condition.
Energy use (GJ) 21,519 22,915 22,500 23,012 29,354 16.9%
All other buildings on the site are
Greenhouse gas considered to be of local significance.
(tonnes) 4037 4209 4157 4251 5415 5.6%
They are considered to be in fair condition.
116 Part 4 Appendices
Appendix W
Benefactors and Sponsors Supporters
Index
A E J
Aboriginal Education Consultative BugWise for Schools, 6, 24 Electronic Museum Management Joint Consultative Committee
Group, 23 Bush walk program, 25 System (EMu), 23, 86, 94 (JCC), 32
Accounts payable performance Energy management, 115
report, 39 C Environmental Sustainability K
Acquisitions, 11, 256, 34, 86–9 Committee, 33, 80
Admission charges, iii Campbell, Richard, 6, 7, 23 Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement, 114 Key acquisitions, 86–9
All About Evil, 21 Capabilities, building, 17 Eureka Prizes, see Australian Museum Kids College, 21
Ambrym, Vanuatu, 11, 26, 34 Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship, Eureka Prizes Kidspace, 22, 23
Animal Care and Ethics Committee, 79 27, 28 Eureka 20th Anniversary, 21 Knowledge generation, 27
Archives, 28, 29, 117 Chapman Mineral Collection, 20 Evolution of Australian Biota Koolmatrie, Yvonne, 11, 34
Artlink, 23 Charter, 3 Study Day, 14, 24 Koometa, Craig, 11, 34
Artlook, 23 Children, 6 Executive profiles, 76–8
Assets, 35 Circum-Australian Amphipod Project Exhibition Hunts program, 23 L
Atlas of Living Australia, 12, 26 (CAAP), 26, 28 Exhibitions, 6, 19, 20, 21, 22–3
City of Sydney, 24, 31, 119 see also Special exhibitions Learning services, 23
Audience research, 21
Climate change, 3, 8 Explore, 24, 29, 32 Lectures, 25
Australian Museum
Climate Change: Our Future, Life on the Darling, 23
actions, 17
Our Choice, 6, 11, 12, 14, 21, Lizard Island, 21
charter, 3 F
23, 31, 32 Lizard Island Reef Research
context, 4
Code of conduct, 118 Facilities management, 35 Foundation, 11, 12, 76
goals, 4
Collections, 25 Family Day program, 23 Lizard Island Research Station,
objectives, 17
access and engagement to, 26 Fashion Less Waste Competition, 23 see Australian Museum Lizard
overview, 3
development, 25 Fashion Parade, 23 Island Research Station
purpose, 4
highlights, 28, 29 Finance and Audit Committee, 75
services, 3
values, 4 management, 3 Financial commentary, 38 M
moves, 29 Financial efficiency, 33
vision, 4 Materials Conservation, 21
Collections & Research Building, 5, Financial statements, 42–6
Australian Museum Business Services Management activities, 78–9
10, 11, 15, 25, 31, 35 see also Australian Museum Trust
(AMBS), 8, 34–5 Marketing strategies, 31
College Street site, 8, 11 Notes to Financial statements,
Australian Museum’s Environmental Memorandums of Understanding
Commercial Services branch, 34 47–71
Sustainability Committee, 33, 80 (MoUs), 30
Communication, 31 Frank Hurley: Journeys into Papua, 6
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, 11, Menagerie: Contemporary
Communities, engaging with, 6 Freedom of information, 116
17, 18, 19, 21, 31, 90 Indigenous Sculpture, 11, 31, 34
Community outreach, 29 Funding, 3, 13
Australian Museum Foundation, 11, Mineralogy section, 8
12, 33, 119 Connected Classrooms programs, 6
Minister, iii
Australian Museum Lizard Island Consultants, 115 G
Museum committees, 79
Research Station, 27, 28 Consulting services, 34
Governance, iii Museum in a Box, 6, 7, 11, 14, 23
Australian Museum Members, 11, 24 Content management system
Grants, 8, 15, 27, 110–13 Museum Shop, 34
tours, 6, 7 (CMS), 25, 33
Granville Boys High School, 6, 7 Museum-branded products, 10
Australian Museum Trust, 11 Coral reef systems, 8
Guarantee of service, 81 Muttaburrasaurus dinosaur
Balance sheet, 45 Corporate partners, 33
puppet show, 6, 11, 22
Cash flow statement, 46 Credit card certification, 118
H My Museum, 25
Committees, 75 Cultural identity, search for, 3
Financial statement, 42 Customers, 3 Haas, Yasmin, 23
N
Income statement, 43 Haunted Museum Halloween Party, 25
Income and expenses statement, 44 D Heritage management, 115 National Museum of Australia, 6
Meetings, 75 Highlights, 5–10 National Museum of Natural History,
Representation, 76 Department of Education and Paris, 6
Honorary appointments, 92
Trustees, 11, 74–5 Training (NSW), 6 Natural History Museum, London, 6
Human resources, 32
Australian Museum Trust Act 1975, Department of Environment, Natural Science Collection Branch, 25
Human Story Study Day, 14, 24
iii, 3 Climate Change and Water (NSW), New Scientist Eureka Prize for
objectives, 3 24, 31, 35, 76, 87, 110 Science Photography, 2008, 21
Department of the Arts, Sport and
I
NSW Government, 3
Recreation (NSW), 3, 13, 80 Income Generation Steering NSW State Plan, 4
B
Department of the Environment, Committee, 80
Barcode of Life, 12, 30 Water, Heritage and the Arts Independent auditor’s report, 40–1
O
Benefactors, 117 (DEWHA), 26, 28, 33, 35, 86, Indigenous Australians, 20, 21, 23
Bequest program, 34 110, 111, 113 Indigenous communities, 26 Occupational health and safety,
Biodiversity, 12 Dining with Darwin, 24 Indigenous Cultural Centre, 12 35, 79, 80, 81
assessment, 8 Dinosaur puppet show, 6, 7, 11 Indigenous Education Assistant, 23 Occupational Health and Safety
conservation and management, 8 Dinosaurs, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23 Indigenous learning programs, 23 Committee, 32
loss of, 3, 12 Dinosnore Sleepovers, 25 Information desk, 22 Online communities, 6
monitoring, 8 Director’s report, 12 Insects & Invertebrates of Online services, 5, 14, 17, 19, 20,
Biosecurity, 12 Disability Action Plan, 81, 114 Land and Freshwater, 20 25, 26
Birds of Australia, 20 DNA barcoding, 12 Internal management audits, 80 Opening hours, iii
Australian Museum Annual Report 2008–2009 121
S W
Operating achievements, 20 Salvation Army, 10, 11, 24 Waste reduction, 116
Organisation chart, 73 Sando, Asei, 23, 27 Website, 5, 11, 25
Outreach, 23 School holiday programs, 22 Weil, Stephen E, 12
Overseas travel, 27, 93 Schools, 6, 14 What’s On, 32
Science communication, 24 When Mammoths Roamed, 6, 11,
P Science in the City, Suburbs and Bush, 12, 14, 22, 23, 32
6, 14, 24 Wildlife Photographer of the Year,
Pacific collection, 11 Science Morning Teas, 10, 11, 21, 24 6, 14, 32, 34
Pacific cultures, 21, 114 Scientific research, 3, 12, Winnie, see Dinosaur puppet show
Pacific communities, 26 see also Research Workshops, 22
Palaeontology section, 8 Scitech, 6 World Indigenous Peoples Conference,
Papunya Painting: Out of the Search & Discover, 21, 22 23
Desert, 6, 11, 14, 21 Senior Executive Service (SES), 81
Parkes Farmer wing, 8 Services Y
Patfield, Sally, 23 delivering, 17, 20–9
Pearson, David, 33 measures, 19 Yalandja, Owen, 11, 34
People to People program, 23 monitoring delivery, 33 Younger audiences, 6
Performance reports, 18–35 Skeletons exhibition, 10, 20
Performance snapshot, 13 Slit drums, 8, 11, 26, 34, 89
Personal information, 116 Special events, 31
Planet of Minerals, 20 Special (temporary) exhibitions, 6,
Policies and procedures, 33 11, 12, 14, 19, 34
President’s Circle, 33, 119 Sponsors, 119
President’s Report, 11 Staff, 79
Privacy, 116 development, 32
Program Review Committee, 79 statistics, 79
Project Control Group, 79 Stakeholders, 3
Public communication, 28 Supporters, 119
Public programs, 3, 14, 20, 30 Surviving Australia, 11, 20, 22, 23
Publications, 8, 15, 28, 97–109 Sydney Institute of Marine Science, 30
Puppet show, see Dinosaur
puppet show
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R Taronga Zoo, 24
Taxonomic research, 15
Reading Room (company), 25 Teachers College, 21
Records management, 29 The Thylacine, 21
Recycling, 116 The Wollemi Pine, 21
Relationships, developing, 17, 30–2 Touch tables, 22
Repatriation, 26 Tourism, 31
Renewable energy dance floor, 6, 7 Tours, 22
Research, 27
authoritative, 15
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institutional collaborations, 30
key, 27 Up Close and Spineless, 21, 22
partnerships, 30
Research and Collections Advisory V
Committee (RACAC), 27, 76
Research and Collections Division, 8 Vanuatu, 11, 26, 34
staff achievements, 89–91 Venue hire, 10, 34
Research Library, 28 Virtual Museum of the Pacific, 6,
Resources, increasing, 17, 33–5 12, 26
Results and Services Plan, 19 Visitors, 6, 7, 11
Results indicator, 20 feedback from, 21
Retail services, 34 services, 22
Revenue Volunteers, 85
generation, 13 evaluation, 33
revenue raising activities, 10, 13 program, 21, 22
sources of, 13
Revitalisation, 10
Risk management, 80