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Tony Powell, commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission between 1974 and 1985, said a misguided commitment to heritage values meant the building had been preserved despite its lack of real historical importance.

8/27/2015

Mr Powell said as commissioner of the NCDC he had argued to the government that the many extensions to Old Parliament House should be stripped off, as in its current form the building blocked land access from new Parliament House to the lake and because the original building was more architecturally attractive, but his proposal was rejected.

''That's an example of where a misjudged idea of heritage importance is blocking the forward development of the whole Parliament House and its precinct as a complex. That's a bad use of heritage as a justification for not doing anything,'' he said.
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Former commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission Tony Powell. Photo: Jeffrey Chan.

Tony Powell, commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission between 1974 and 1985, said a misguided commitment to heritage values meant the building had been preserved despite its lack of real historical importance.

Models, and Corporate Branding of NCDC, National Capital Development Commission designed and produced by Vlad Mosmondor, 1975. Twitter

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Free Pitch? Say NO

8/24/2015

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Free pitching may be initiated by a customer who requests the provision of free services, or it may be initiated by a designer who provides free services in the hopes of later payment.

Free pitching is condemned by professional design organisations around the world.

Free Pitch – Say NO article here

Design your own controversy.BY DAVID MELLONIE, FOR THE DESIGN INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA

#mytimehasvalue ‘My time has Value, as a graphic designer! I'm all in with supporting this campaign.”

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Lets congratulate ACCI on their new brand

8/19/2015

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A new identity for a new era at the Australian Chamber, 17th August 2015.

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The Australian Flag Professional Design Competition and Exhibition

8/11/2015

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The Judges' Verdict: Top 10 Designs
We′ve had the People′s Verdict on the top 20 flag designs from the 100 finalists in our Australian flag competition - and now we announce the top ten designs as chosen by the judges!

The judges will now contact the ten designers of the flags below and invite them to submit improved or alternative flag designs before making their final decision on the winners. The final winners will be announced at a later date.

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Tony Powell, commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission between 1974 and 1985, said a misguided commitment to heritage values meant the building had been preserved despite its lack of real historical importance.

Free Pitch? Say NO

Lets congratulate ACCI on their new brand

The Australian Flag Professional Design Competition and Exhibition

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