Parliament House

The place, the people, the process – see Parliament in action when you visit Australian Parliament House.

The school visit program at Parliament House examines the work of the Parliament, teaching primary and secondary Students how the Australian system of
government works.

A visit can include 3 components:

• A comprehensive guided tour with the Visitor Engagement team allows Students to experience the House of Representatives and Senate chambers.
• An immersive role-play program with the Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) explores the function, value and purpose of Australia’s democratic system of government.
• A hospitality break includes a delicious refreshment and a chance to meet parliamentarians.

Tours

On a tour Students are shown how Parliament House is the physical representation of Australia’s democracy.

Expert Guides reveal the workings of Parliament and unpack the architectural story of the building.

During sitting weeks Students may have an opportunity to watch Parliament in action.

Facilitated programs are PACER-eligible.

For more information, you can go to pacer.org.au .

Role-plays

Parliamentary Educators bring the work of the Parliament to life with a PEO role-play.

Students investigate how:

• government is formed
• laws are made
• the government is kept accountable.

Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) 

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