List of recommendations

2.47The Committee recommends that all National Institutions publish public transport and pedestrian access information on their websites to ensure that visitors and residents are aware of transport options beyond the use of private vehicles.

2.48The Committee recommends that the National Capital Authority continue its works to improve pedestrian accessibility and footpaths between bus stops and all National Institution buildings, and within the National Triangle.

2.49The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT Government to establish a hop-on hop-off shuttle bus service which stops at each National Institution, and other ACT points of interest.

2.50The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government prioritise the Sydney to Canberra rail connectivity and capacity project to improve passenger services and travel time.

2.51The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT and New South Wales Governments to provide additional train services and carriages on the Sydney to Canberra rail line.

3.94The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government develop and fund a marketing campaign that promotes digital access to Australia’s national collections, particularly to regional, rural, and remote communities.

3.95The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government consider core funding to the National Institutions for touring exhibitions of regional, rural, and remote communities.

3.96The Committee recommends that the National Capital Authority work with the ACT Government to develop a single online platform that provides useful visitor information on all the National Capital and collecting institutions and points of interest. Information should include but not be limited to access and transport options, current events, and exhibitions, and ways to link and explore people, places, and themes across the institutions.

3.97The Committee recommends that the National Capital Authority develop a Canberra pass or ticket that provides entry to range of National Institutions, including ticketed exhibitions and shows, and provides certain discounts and offers for pass holders.

3.98The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government formalise the coordinating role of the National Capital Authority to oversee and coordinate the work and tourism opportunities of Canberra’s national and collecting institutions.

3.99The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government review the current PACER program to ensure that the program provides an opportunity for all Australian schools to participate, and to tailor a program to suit schools’ educational and travel needs.

3.100The Committee recommends that any Commonwealth Government review of the PACER program examine the potential for:

a broader range of fields not currently covered by the program such as science, arts and culture;

the inclusion of smaller institutions as part of the program;

more flexibility for schools to visit institutions that support particular learning or education programs within schools; and

remote participation options for schools that are unable to travel to Canberra.

3.101The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government develop a National Capital welcome and information pack to be provided to visitors and participants of national programs such as PACER and Australian citizenship ceremonies.

4.68The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT Government to upgrade Canberra’s stadium infrastructure to:

provide the necessary infrastructure to support national and international sporting events;

improve training and preparation facilities for athletes and teams;

include gender-friendly player facilities; and

improve spectator experience and comfort through increased stadium capacity, improved seating and weather protection, accessible parking and transport options, and suitable corporate facilities.

4.69The Committee recommends that the marketing and promotion of Manuka Oval as a boutique sporting facility be improved to raise the profile of the National Capital as a destination and attract more visitors.

4.70The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government invest in the AIS to ensure it remains a world class institution and able to fully support Australian athletes in the lead up to international sporting competitions, including the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.

5.56The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government fund the development of the National Convention Centre to support national and international meetings of business, community and government, and to increase visitation to the National Capital.

5.57The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT Government to assist with the redevelopment of, and investment in, the Canberra Theatre Centre.

5.58The Committee recommends that the National Capital Authority upgrade Stage88 to attract performers outside of the Territory and maximise the potential of the venue to host a broader range of events and performances.

6.74The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government, in consultation with the ACT Government and non-government bodies, promote Commonwealth and National Heritage Listed sites within the National Capital.

6.75The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT Government to improve visitor experience at local ACT lookouts, including Mount Ainslie, Red Hill, and Black Mountain, and that a feasibility study be undertaken to examine food and comfort options for each site.