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How Parliament Works

Plastic toys seated in various positions
Plastic toys seated in various positions

Overview

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

Visit the chambers where our laws are made, learn about the people who govern us 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, ages 6+

Bookings are essential.

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“Great educational tour!!”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1d ago by Aviation C

Great experience looking at the different chambers and their descriptions. Sadly, we didn't see the PM in a meeting, but the tour was awesome. Got to actually sit in the visitors chairs. Awesome!!

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“Democracy in Action”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Meander27316596006

Parliament House is a great place to visit to learn about Australian democracy. There is a huge area where you can freely walk around. The Lego model is great (shoutout to Brickman). Before you go...

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“The thread of my Australian life”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Boyu Z

5 times been here. 2022 mid - Outside - A city tour provided by ANU. 2022 mid - Inside - The first time moved to Canberra From China. The Aussie friend I met in the airplane came to Canberra and...

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