Public Gallery Bookings
Visitors to Parliament House may view the proceedings of both the House
of Representatives and the Senate from the Public Galleries in the Chambers
whenever the Houses are in session. At other times when Parliament House
is open visitors may visit the Public Galleries.
There are 388 seats available for the public to view proceedings in
the House of Representatives Public Galleries. It is possible to book
tickets for Question Time in the House of Representatives which is generally
held at 2.00pm each sitting day. Tickets can be obtained for individuals
and groups. There is no charge for this service and tickets can be booked
in advance at any time by telephoning the Serjeant-at-Arm's Office on 6277 4889. Bookings close at 12:30 pm on the day of attendance. Tickets can
then be collected between 1.15pm and 1.45pm from the Cloak Room on the
first floor near the House of Representatives Chamber. Visitors who do
not book tickets are generally able to view Question Time by arriving
prior to 2.00pm. There may be a delay because of security screening before
entering the galleries.
Tickets in the public gallery for budget night can also be booked throught the Serjeant-at-Arm's Office on 62774889.
It is not necessary to book to view Question Time in the Senate.
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