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How Parliament Works

How Parliament Works

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Overview

Australian Parliament House is the home of the Federal Parliament and the meeting place for the nation. Join this tour to discover the inner workings of Australia’s parliamentary process.

Visit the chambers where laws are made, learn about the people who govern Australians and discover how you can participate in the parliamentary law-making process to have your voice heard.

Available outside of Parliament sitting weeks.
Suitable for families with children ages 6 and older.

Bookings are essential.

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“Press RT to the apex”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Funambulator

PoA is certainly worth a visit and the $7 U/G parking. Found it interesting the positioning of the two legislative houses, at opposite wings of the main building, House of Reps in the east wing and...

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“Parliament Of Australia Canberra”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Robert D

Was unsure about going there, but was completely surprised. The greet staff was very friendly and helpful and gave us a concise presentation of the most outstanding parts of the...

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“Brilliant”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by 717simonc

What an interesting building and whilst there is a free tour, we paid for an extended personal tour which was excellent. Leon was super – so interesting and informative, my wife and I voted him as...

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  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

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