Inter-Parliamentary Study Program
The Inter-Parliamentary Study Program (IPSP) brings together parliamentary staff from around the world to:
- Learn about the procedures and practices of the Australian Parliament
- Share knowledge, ideas and experiences of parliamentary processes and administration
- Reflect on their own parliamentary practices and how they can be developed
- Establish networks for ongoing information sharing among parliamentary staff
The annual program runs for one week, typically late February – early March.
The program involves a series of presentations by senior Australian parliamentary officers outlining the history, structure, procedures and operations of the Australian Parliament, including its two chambers – the House of Representatives and the Senate – along with the departments which support the parliament: Department of the House of Representatives, Department of the Senate, Department of Parliamentary Services, Parliamentary Budget Office.
The program is designed for senior parliamentary officials and is conducted at Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Below: Inter-Parliamentary Study Program participants at Parliament House.