Further Reseach

Further questions were brought up during the tutorial on Friday, these Included:

• How do people get to Parliament?
• What kind of Parking facilities are available to visitors?
• Where are the parking facilities if there are some?
• Are there bike facilities?

Parking

A large underground car park beneath the Forecourt of the building—time limit three hours—is available for the use of visitors.

There are also extensive surface car park areas for visitors located between Parliament House and the rear of Old Parliament House .

Parking spaces for bicycles are also available in these areas.

Parking is free of charge.

Other methods of transport to Parliament House

There are other ways of getting to Parliament house, which includes buses which are part of the public transport network, and of course Taxi's.

Viewing Parliament House Proceedings

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.

It is not necessary to book to view Question Time in the Senate.