National Electoral Education Centre
Round off your time in the capital with a visit to the award-winning National Electoral Education Centre, centrally located in the heart of the parliamentary triangle.
Check out the displays of historic election items and election advertising material. Enjoy a spectacular multimedia presentation about Australia's electoral history followed by fun in the interactive activity zone. A professional educator can then guide you through your very own election and you will discover just how preferences are distributed and how your own representatives are elected to the federal parliament.
It's a fun, myth busting, educational experience for visitors of all ages!
Check out the displays of historic election items and election advertising material. Enjoy a spectacular multimedia presentation about Australia's electoral history followed by fun in the interactive activity zone. A professional educator can then guide you through your very own election and you will discover just how preferences are distributed and how your own representatives are elected to the federal parliament.
It's a fun, myth busting, educational experience for visitors of all ages!
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Students participate in a mock election. -
Find out more about the electoral process -
Hands on activities for all ages. -
Students count votes in a mock election -
The polling place
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 9 am - 5 pm. Public Holidays: Closed
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
National Electoral Education Centre
Senate Wing, Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Carpark
Non Smoking Establishment
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