Parliament returns to historic chamber for centenary sitting
The Australian Parliament will hold a special sitting at Old Parliament House in April to mark 100 years since the national parliament first met in Canberra. The sitting will include Question Time, legislation and other statements for the first time in decades, according to the Prime Minister’s office.
Parliament opened in Canberra in 1927 and met in Old Parliament House until 1988. The historic building now serves as the Museum of Australian Democracy.
The Joint Parliamentary Select Committee on the Centenary of Parliament in Canberra, chaired by Sharon Claydon (Member for Newcastle and Deputy Speaker) with Michael McCormack (Member for Riverina and former Deputy Prime Minister) as Deputy Chair, is coordinating the arrangements.
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