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Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments of the Australian states and territories. Located on Spring Street on the edge of the Hoddle Grid, the grand colonnaded front dominates the vista up Bourke Street. Construction began in 1855, and the first stage was officially opened the following year ...
Victoria's Parliament House is one of Australia's most distinguished public buildings. It boasts a rich history and plays an active part in our democracy. You can witness this by attending a tour, dining at one of our restaurants or attending the public gallery on a sitting day.
Free public tour of Parliament House. Explore this historically significant building, while learning more about the role, history and work of the Parliament.
The parliament meets at Parliament House in the state capital Melbourne. The current Parliament was elected on 26 November 2022, sworn in on 20 December 2022 and is the 60th parliament in Victoria. The two Houses of Parliament have 128 members in total, 88 in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and 40 in the Legislative Council (upper house).
Open. Visit Parliament. Things to Do. Discover the architecture. Parliament House is the heart of Australian parliamentary democracy, and one of the most open parliamentary buildings in the world. Its design was chosen from more than 320 entries to an international competition.
Things to Do. Take in some history. Federal Parliament first met on 9 May 1901 in Melbourne, an occasion commemorated by Tom Roberts’ ‘Big Picture’ . From 1901 to 1927, the Parliament met in the Victorian Parliament House. Finding a location for the nation’s parliament was a complex matter.
Understand. Parliament House. This fact sheet explores the building where the Australian Parliament meets. Discover key facts about the building and the symbolism of its design. What will I learn? Parliament House is the building where the Australian Parliament meets. The building was opened in 1988.
