Parliament House

Parliament House on Capital Hill in Parkes, Canberra, is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. Opened in 1988 and designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects, the building is set into the hill with its distinctive flag mast and forecourt mosaic. It houses the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, extensive Australian art collections, and public galleries, serving as the nation's legislative centre and a major visitor attraction.

Visitors can explore a large modern building set into Capital Hill with grassed roof, forecourt mosaic, and 81-metre flag mast. Inside are public galleries overlooking the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, Marble Foyer, Great Hall, extensive Australian art and portrait collections, and exhibitions. Guided tours cover architecture and parliamentary functions, with opportunities to observe proceedings from public galleries when parliament is sitting, plus rooftop access, cafes and gift shop.