Library staff say they advised; project manager Tom Medema handled final inclusion decisions

Sep 4, 2026

The Library's lab said it provided material risk assessments to project manager Tom Medema, who communicated with states and territories; the presenter said contributors accepted changes in "99% of the time," while remaining cases led to alternative solutions or exhibit placement.

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Asked how inclusion decisions were carried out, the Library presenter said the lab's role was advisory and that detailed assessments were sent to the project manager, Tom Medema, who then discussed concerns with the submitting states or partners: "We would send our assessments of what those material risks would be to the project manager, Tom Medema," the presenter said.

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