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Program Overview

The Parliamentary Education Seminar program aims to enhance a student's knowledge and understanding of the processes of Parliament and Government in Queensland. These workshops are free of charge and aimed at senior Legal Studies classes. 

Arrival:   9.15am 
Program starts:   9.30am
Program concludes:  12.30pm
Departure from annexe:  12.35pm

Maximum group size - 30 or 50 students (depending on the date)

Subject to group size and availability, an education program may include the following:

  • A tour of Parliament House
  • An introduction to Parliament and Government, including an explanation of the division of power and the separation of powers
  • An address by a Member of Parliament (subject to availability)
  • Viewing Parliament in Action (on Parliamentary sitting days)
  • Videos to bring the legislative process to life
  • A role play of the passage of a Bill through the Legislative Assembly*  
  • A role play of a Parliamentary Committee of inquiry*

*a minimum of 15 students is required to run a role play

Click here to book your student group, or to join the waitlist for your preferred dates.

Be among the first to find out when available dates are released each year:
Join the Parliamentary Education mailing list (under Parliamentary Service Areas) here.

Tertiary groups (University and TAFE)

Please contact the Parliamentary Education Officer for details regarding Tertiary programs at Parliament House.
Parliamentary.Education@parliament.qld.gov.au or 07 3553 6416.