The largest proportion of the time of the House is taken up with government business; that is, government sponsored legislation and, to a lesser extent, motions and ministerial statements. All members ...

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 ...

On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, under its resolution of appointment, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade resolved to have the Defence Subcommittee conduct an inquiry ...

Accessible parking is in the Forecourt Basement car park near the lifts. If parking in an accessible parking spot, please use the intercom to contact security on exit. Quote your disability parking ...

The historic Gonski Review Report identified several highly concerning trends in the educational outcomes of Australian students. It found that over the past decade, the performance of Australian ...

Discover the must-see highlights within Parliament House from the towering flag mast to the Great Hall Tapestry, the architecture, the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives, art and ...

The current [legal aid] arrangements are unfair and do not make the justice system accessible. On the contrary the perception is that legal aid is broadly unavailable and most people are not able to ...

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is one of four parliamentary departments supporting the Australian Parliament. DPS reports to the Presiding Officers of the Parliament (the President of ...

The Department of Parliamentary Services’ (DPS) purpose is to support the functions of the Australian Parliament and the work of parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice ...