Proceedings of Parliament are open to the public, except for certain occasions such as the Opening of Parliament. The dates of Parliament sittings are announced through the media and our website. Sittings will usually commence at 1.30 pm and continue until Parliament adjourns. Admission Orders are issued on a first-come-first-served basis at the Public Entrance Lobby.
Stately government office with an imposing entrance, parliamentary chamber & gardens, plus tours. The functions of Parliament include making laws, taking up a critical/inquisitorial role to check on the actions and policies of the Government and scrutinising the State’s finances.
One of Parliament’s main functions is to make laws for the country. Before a law is passed, it is first introduced in Parliament as a draft called a “Bill”. Bills are usually introduced by a Minister on behalf of the Government. However, any Member of the House can introduce a Bill known as a Private Member’s Bill. All Bills must go through 3 readings in Parliament and receive the President’s assent to become an Act of Parliament or a law.
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