2016

22 February, Sirius if recommended for State Heritage Listing by the NSW Heritage Council.

31 July, NSW Heritage Minister Mark Speakman announces Sirius will not be listed, citing undue financial hardship. In a press release, Mr Speakman said “I am not listing it because whatever its heritage value, even at its highest that value is greatly outweighed by what would be a huge loss of extra funds from the sale of the site, funds the government intends t use to build social housing for families in great need.”

22 August, Tim Ross performs Man About The Sirius Apartments to a full house in the Phillip Room.

14 September, Twenty Save Our Sirius Ambassadors are announced including Jack Mundey and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

17 September, Green Ban Announced to protect Sirius from demolition at a protest rally where 2000 people march to show their support.

600 people support a crowd-funding campaign to challenge in the Land and Environment Court the Heritage Ministers decision not to list Sirius on the Heritage Register.

3 November, Legal action launched: Millers Point Community Association v Property NSW.

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