parliament Archives

Nova Peris makes impassioned first speech

Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris has become the first Aboriginal woman sworn in to Federal Parliament.

A triangular $5 coin launched this month commemorates the 25th anniversary of Australian Parliament House.

Former first lady Hazel Hawke was the first member of Australian Geographic, becoming supporter #1 in 1986.

The bark paintings marked the first traditional campaign in the fight for Aboriginal land rights.

Get an insight into the inner-workings of Canberra’s Parliament House, which turns 25 this year.

The election may dominate the news, but what do you know about how the government functions? Ken Eastwood explains.