Alan Ferguson (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Crossin asked me at the conclusion of question time about the Women in Parliament display which is in the public area of the Presiding Officers display area near the Parliament House theatrette. No decision has been taken by the Presiding Officers to remove this display. The Senate Procedure Office, which curates the display, has recently approached some serving senators and members to request electronic copies of photographs used in the display so that they can be posted online. The display is in need of refurbishment, and options are being considered to effect that. But I emphasise that any proposal to change this display has not been put before the Presiding Officers, who have the sole responsibility for such decisions.