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Visit Parliament House, Canberra, and experience Australia’s robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You’ll also find some of Australia’s finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. Parliament House is open 364 days a year, and you’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation.
Accessibility Information
Visitors with specific accessibility requirements or concerns should contact Visitor Services on (02) 6277 5399. Public tours run for approximately 45 minutes to an hour and cover both public levels of the building. Visitor Services Officers can direct visitors to the nearest rest stops and accessible amenities as required and visitors may leave a tour at any time.
Mobility accessibility further information:Accessible parking is available to visitors in the underground public car park close to public lifts. Public bus stops are located on the House of Representatives side and the Senate side of Parliament House. Visitors wishing to enter Parliament House must do so via the public entrance at the front of the building. The front of Parliament House is approximately 500 metres from the public bus stops and the public entrance is a further 100 metres over loose gravel. Courtesy Wheelchairs and Strollers - Courtesy wheelchairs and strollers are available for loan, at no charge, from the information desk in the Marble Foyer. Visitors should contact Visitor Services on (02) 6277 5399 before arriving at Parliament House to ensure that equipment is available for loan. Building Accessibility Visitors to Parliament House should be aware that depending on the purpose of your visit, distances to various locations within the building will vary. Parliament House has a high pile carpet in some of the private areas of the building.
Vision Information:Guide dogs are permitted inside all public areas of Parliament House. Any questions regarding assistance animals should be referred to Visitor Services on (02) 6277 5399.
Visitors wishing to enter Parliament House must do so via the public entrance at the front of the building. The front of Parliament House is approximately 500 metres from the public bus stops and the public entrance is a further 100 metres over loose gravel.
Hearing Information:Hearing loops are available in the Chambers when Parliament is sitting, the main committee room, committee rooms; 1R3, 2R2 and 2S2, the Theatre and some of the galleries. These can be used in conjunction with hearing aids.
Intellectual/Social Information:Assistance animals are permitted inside all public areas of Parliament House. Any questions regarding assistance animals should be referred to Visitor Services on (02) 6277 5399.
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