Parliament House, Canberra

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Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. The building was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by a Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than A$1.1 billion to build.

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Watch: Parliament House live Watch live coverage of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Parliament House in Canberra. SBS - Published on July 23, 2019
Watch live: Scott Morrison welcomes PNG PM to Australia Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape has received a ceremonial welcome after arriving at Parliament House, but things quickly came down to business. SBS - Published on July 22, 2019
Manus Island centre closure the elephant in the room as PNG PM meets Morrison Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape has received a ceremonial welcome after arriving at Parliament House, but things quickly came down to business. SBS - Published on July 22, 2019
Parliament dedicates second sitting day to late Bob Hawke, PM pledges $5m for new annual scholarship Federal politicians across the political divide have spent the day at Parliament House honouring late prime minister Bob Hawke, with Scott Morrison announcing a scholarship to honour the Labor legend. SBS - Published on July 3, 2019
PM pledges $5m for new Bob Hawke annual scholarship Beginning a day of tributes for late prime minister Bob Hawke at Parliament House, Scott Morrison has announced a scholarship to honour the Labor legend. SBS - Published on July 3, 2019
Political 'class of 2019' learn the ropes Australia's newest federal politicians have been reminded they're part of "incredible history" as they kick off a bootcamp at Parliament House in Canberra. SBS - Published on June 25, 2019

Budget behind the scenes: Frydenberg and Bowen crosspaths After a long day, there was a slightly awkward moment in the corridors of Parliament House. The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg ran into Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen at the same time - both ready for an.. SBS - Published on April 2, 2019
Education union takes fight to parliament Education union officials and opposition party leaders are to taking their fight for more public school funding to Parliament House in Canberra on budget day. SBS - Published on April 1, 2019