Overview
Parliament House in Canberra is Australia’s iconic center of federal government, opened on May 9, 1988. Parliament House serves as both a functional government building and a significant national symbol, designed to encourage public engagement with Australia’s democratic process.
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Parliament House in Canberra is Australia’s iconic center of federal government
Key features include:
- Located on Capital Hill, it’s built into the landscape, symbolizing democracy rising from the Australian land.
- Massive structure: 300m long and wide, with over 4,500 rooms and 250,000 square meters of floor space.
- Design features two 460m curved walls dividing the building into four zones: House of Representatives (east), Senate (west), central public areas, and executive wing (south).
- Notable spaces: Great Hall with Arthur Boyd tapestry, Members’ Hall with central flag visible through a skylight, and chambers color-coded (green for Representatives, red for Senate).
- Open to public visits, offering tours and access to various areas including the Forecourt with its Aboriginal mosaic.
