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Legislative Assembly for the ACT

Legislative Assembly for the ACT's entrance
Front of Legislative Assembly of the ACT,  featuring 'Ethos'  statue artwork
Mace and law books
Legislative Assembly for the ACT entrance on Civic Square
Legislative Assembly for the ACT's entrance
Front of Legislative Assembly of the ACT,  featuring 'Ethos'  statue artwork
Mace and law books
Legislative Assembly for the ACT entrance on Civic Square

Overview

The ACT Legislative Assembly is Australia's youngest legislature.

From 1938, when the ACT was officially formed, until 1989, Canberra was administered by the Federal Government. Now Canberra residents elect their own assembly of 25 members.

They're the only Australian parliament responsible for both territory and local government functions, including health, education, economic development and tourism.

Join a free public tour of the Assembly building

Tours run on Thursdays at 1pm from the Assembly foyer and offer an insight into the history of self-government in the ACT. Experience the gravitas of the chamber, visit committee rooms, and see items of the Assembly's locally significant art collection.

On sitting Thursdays, you can stay to watch question time at 2pm.

Bookings are not required for individuals/ small groups. Contact them for dedicated tours for medium/large groups.

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196 London Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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