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People stand on black and white tiled floor in the Press Gallery exhibition in Old Parliament House. An 'on air' sign is lit up in a studio in the Press Gallery in Old Parliament House.
Exhibition

The Press Gallery

High above the Chambers, the Press Gallery jockeyed for stories and office space.

The House of Representatives, a room with grey-green furnishings, with benches arranged in a horse-shoe shape around a central long bench and chair.
Democracy

Free votes: a quick explainer

When politicians are given the option to stand by their principles.

Dr Matt Agnew standing, smiling at the camera with some renders of his books 'The Kids' Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool' and 'Is My Phone Reading My Mind?'
PD

Supporting Young People with Positive Discussions and AI

Explore how to encourage students to have positive discussions and the impacts of AI.

Corey Tutt standing near a render of his book 'Come Home, Bigibilia'
Digital experience

NAIDOC Week with Corey Tutt

Join us this NAIDOC Week for a very special digital event with author and Deadly Science founder Corey Tutt.

Many colourful signs and placards displaying political candidates, as people enter and leave Old Parliament House, with some sitting on purple blocks on the front lawn.
Democracy

How often should we have an election – every three years or every four?

How election cycles work in Australia.

The cover of childrens' picture book, Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller, is displayed over a background with some illustrations of birds and branches around.
PDF

Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller

Inspire a love of reading.

The House of Representatives in Australian Parliament House.
Democracy

Dual citizenship and other no-nos that will give you the boot

How Section 44 of the constitution can make you ineligible to serve in Parliament.

A collage graphic of prominent Australian politicians making speeches.

Explore the speeches

An old tobacco pipe that belonged to Ben Chifley next to its case. The case features golden lettering of the initials J. B. C.
Collection

One of Ben Chifley's pipes

A gift from Ben Chifley to his driver.

A photograph of Lisa Harley-Smith and Tessa Grayston next to Lisa's book 'Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries'.
Digital experience

National Science Week with Lisa Harvey-Smith and Tessa Grayston

Join us this National Science Week for a digital event with Lisa Harvey-Smith and Tessa Grayston.

A photograph of Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing next to renders of the cover of their books 'Dreaming' and 'Walk with us'.
Digital experience

NAIDOC Week with Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing

Join us as we connect with bestselling and award-winning authors Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing.

A photograph of Claire Saxby next to an image of the cover of her book 'Storm'.
Digital experience

Book Week with Claire Saxby

Celebrate Book Week with award winning author Claire Saxby.