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Parliament House Construction Authority

PHCA

1979 – 1989

Statutory authority responsible for the design competition, planning and construction of the new Parliament House on Capital Hill, Canberra, which opened on 9 May 1988.

How it came into existence

Established in 1979 under the Parliament House Construction Authority Act 1979, after the Parliament had chosen Capital Hill in 1974 as the site of a new and permanent Parliament House. It had no predecessor body.

Legislation: Parliament House Construction Authority Act 1979

How it ended

Wound up after the building was completed and opened, with the new Parliament House passing to the parliamentary departments (end year approximate).

Main functions

  • Conduct of the international design competition
  • Management of design and construction
  • Commissioning of the building's art and craft program
  • Handover of the building to the Parliament

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Sources

Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.