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The Aboriginal flag painted on the steps in front of Old Parliament House
Neville Bonner sitting at a desk with books behind him

First Nations Experience of Democracy

First Nations Experience of Democracy

The Aboriginal flag painted on the steps in front of Old Parliament House
Neville Bonner sitting at a desk with books behind him

Overview

Learn about the Wiradjuri elders who travelled 150km to attend the opening of Old Parliament House. Hear about the activists who campaigned for a voice in Federal Parliament and the accomplishments of Neville Bonner, the first Aboriginal Australian to be elected to parliament.
Visit heritage spaces including the Prime Minister’s Office and the Senate Chamber and learn about the contributions of activists like Wenten Rubuntja, Charlie Perkins and Faith Bandler.
First Nations people should be aware that this tour includes names and images of deceased people.

King George Terrace, 18, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour

See also

Curtain and Chifley walking

Chifley's Tour

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
MoAD Experience Officer with a group of people gathered in King's Hall

Highlights of Old Parliament House

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
Historic black and white image of Old Parliament House

History of Old Parliament House

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
A leather lounge below a bookcase

Home Away From Home

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
A tour group in the chambers

Insights of Old Parliament House - Auslan Tour

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
Joan Child sitting at her desk in the Speaker's Suite

Madam Speaker Tour

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
Old Parliament house at night

Old Haunted House Experience

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT
Tim holds a torch and leads a group of people through the dark halls of Old Parliament House

Top Secret Tour with Tim the Yowie Man

by Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Parkes, ACT

Contacts

02 6270 8222
[email protected]
moadoph.gov.au

Where

King George Terrace, 18, Parkes

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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