MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
How a majority government can lose a vote in the House of Representatives.
Read about souvenirs from the 1927 opening of Old Parliament House.
How the statue of King George V found its home.
Find out about the mace at Old Parliament House – where it came from, what it symbolises and how it was used.
Explore the values of respect, family (community) and sharing.
How Section 44 of the constitution can make you ineligible to serve in Parliament.
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