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Parliament House Collection

"Parliament House: A Historic Hub of Political Discourse and Decision-Making" Located in Buckley & Nunn Limited, Bourke Street, Melbourne

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Old Parliament House, Dublin, 19th century

The Old Parliament House, Dublin, 19th century

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House at dusk, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Parliament House at dusk, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)

Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)
603126 Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge, London)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving)

Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving)
5202930 Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd)

Background imageParliament House Collection: SCOTT MORRISON BUSHFIRE PRESSER

SCOTT MORRISON BUSHFIRE PRESSER
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference on the governments bushfire response at Parliament House in Canberra, Saturday, January 4, 2020. (aP Image/Lukas Coch)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century

Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century
6266231 Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Prospect of the Parliament House in College Green, Dublin, Ireland. From an engraving dated 1753.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageParliament House Collection: Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century

Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century
6116566 Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Prospect of the Parliament House in College Green, Dublin, Ireland. From an engraving dated 1753.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageParliament House Collection: National Parliament House Bangladesh

National Parliament House Bangladesh
" nJatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard)

Parliament House Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3793861 Parliament House Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Parliament House, Vienna / Parlament, Wien. (Reichsratsgebaude)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Capitols

Capitols
Historic three-tiered lamp post on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne Australia with the beautiful Princess Theatre in the background

Background imageParliament House Collection: CANBERRA SNOW WEATHER

CANBERRA SNOW WEATHER
Parliament House is seen in front of snow-covered hills surrounding the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in Canberra, Sunday, August 23, 2020. (aP Image/Lukas Coch)

Background imageParliament House Collection: TIM JARVIS ANTARTIC EXPLORER PORTRAIT

TIM JARVIS ANTARTIC EXPLORER PORTRAIT
Antarctic explorer, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis poses for photographs at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (aP Image/Lukas Coch)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Palace of Westminster WES01_01_05

Palace of Westminster WES01_01_05
Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London. The Palace of Westminster seen from Westminster Bridge

Background imageParliament House Collection: Riksdagshuset, Parliament House, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Riksdagshuset, Parliament House, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Parliament House, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

The Parliament House, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: Aerial of the city, Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens and aMI Park stadium, Melbourne

Aerial of the city, Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens and aMI Park stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: Aerial of the cetral business district, Government House and the Royal Botanic Gardens

Aerial of the cetral business district, Government House and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: Hot air balloon and Parliament House, Canberra Balloon Spectacular during the Enlighten

Hot air balloon and Parliament House, Canberra Balloon Spectacular during the Enlighten Festival, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: View of Canberra from Mt Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

View of Canberra from Mt Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Background imageParliament House Collection: Riksbron Bridge and Parliament House (Riksdagshuset) along Norrstrom river at dusk

Riksbron Bridge and Parliament House (Riksdagshuset) along Norrstrom river at dusk, Stockholm, Sweden

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Parliament House, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland, Europe

The Parliament House, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland, Europe

Background imageParliament House Collection: View towards the Riksdagshuset (Parliament House), Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

View towards the Riksdagshuset (Parliament House), Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageParliament House Collection: Riksdagshuset (Parliament House), Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Riksdagshuset (Parliament House), Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793. Creator: James Malton

The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793. Creator: James Malton
The Parliament House - Dublin, published November 1793

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House in the Present Day (engraving)

Parliament House in the Present Day (engraving)
5202897 Parliament House in the Present Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliament House in the Present Day)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving)

Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving)
5202844 Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh in 1742)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Spring Street, Melbourne, showing Parliament House on left, Princess Theatre

Spring Street, Melbourne, showing Parliament House on left, Princess Theatre and Grand Hotel on right (b / w photo)
5225334 Spring Street, Melbourne, showing Parliament House on left, Princess Theatre and Grand Hotel on right (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia (b / w photo)

Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia (b / w photo)
6024665 Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia)

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Recent Dynamite Explosion at the Parliament House, Quebec (engraving)

The Recent Dynamite Explosion at the Parliament House, Quebec (engraving)
1045778 The Recent Dynamite Explosion at the Parliament House, Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament House, Melbourne

Parliament House, Melbourne
LLM454800 Parliament House, Melbourne by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliament House, Melbourne)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament house & Table mountain, Cape Town

Parliament house & Table mountain, Cape Town
LLM454789 Parliament house & Table mountain, Cape Town by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliament house & Table mountain, Cape Town)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Queen Annes Last Progress to the Parliament House (engraving)

Queen Annes Last Progress to the Parliament House (engraving)
654565 Queen Annes Last Progress to the Parliament House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Annes Last Progress to the Parliament House)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Premiated Design, Front Elevation New Parliament House Berlin (engraving)

Premiated Design, Front Elevation New Parliament House Berlin (engraving)
2814121 Premiated Design, Front Elevation New Parliament House Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Premiated Design)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Premiated Design, Interior New Parliament House Berlin (engraving)

Premiated Design, Interior New Parliament House Berlin (engraving)
2814119 Premiated Design, Interior New Parliament House Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Premiated Design, Interior New Parliament House Berlin)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Interior of Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House, Cape Town (b / w photo)

Interior of Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092516 Interior of Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParliament House Collection: London in the Year 1560 (engraving)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Spring and Gisborne Streets, Melbourne, showing Parliament House

Spring and Gisborne Streets, Melbourne, showing Parliament House, Gordons Monument and St Patricks Cathedral
5225335 Spring and Gisborne Streets, Melbourne, showing Parliament House, Gordons Monument and St Patricks Cathedral (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Parliament House (engraving)

The Parliament House (engraving)
3638497 The Parliament House (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parliament House)

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Hall of the Parliament House, Edinburgh (engraving)

The Hall of the Parliament House, Edinburgh (engraving)
2771607 The Hall of the Parliament House, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hall of the Parliament House, Edinburgh)

Background imageParliament House Collection: The British Association at Edinburgh, the Great Hall of the Parliament House (engraving)

The British Association at Edinburgh, the Great Hall of the Parliament House (engraving)
1625851 The British Association at Edinburgh, the Great Hall of the Parliament House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Part of the City of Westminster, 1647 (engraving)

Part of the City of Westminster, 1647 (engraving)
STC101832 Part of the City of Westminster, 1647 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving)

The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving)
3638086 The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Parliament house, Ottawa

Parliament house, Ottawa
LLM454776 Parliament house, Ottawa by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliament house, Ottawa)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Soshi (Men paid by Politicians to defend a cause by Physical Force)

Soshi (Men paid by Politicians to defend a cause by Physical Force) watching the Deputies at the exit of the Parliament
1038789 Soshi (Men paid by Politicians to defend a cause by Physical Force) watching the Deputies at the exit of the Parliament House (litho) by Bigot

Background imageParliament House Collection: The Ladies Gallery, Parliament House, Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)

The Ladies Gallery, Parliament House, Wellington, New Zealand (engraving)
1060351 The Ladies Gallery, Parliament House, Wellington, New Zealand (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Gallery, Parliament House)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Public Buildings in Adelaide, South Australia (engraving)

Public Buildings in Adelaide, South Australia (engraving)
1059526 Public Buildings in Adelaide, South Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Buildings in Adelaide, South Australia)

Background imageParliament House Collection: Riotous Assembly outside the Parliament House on the introduction of the Excise Scheme (engraving)

Riotous Assembly outside the Parliament House on the introduction of the Excise Scheme (engraving)
655421 Riotous Assembly outside the Parliament House on the introduction of the Excise Scheme (engraving) by English School




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"Parliament House: A Historic Hub of Political Discourse and Decision-Making" Located in Buckley & Nunn Limited, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Parliament House stands as a symbol of democracy in Australia. Built in 1955 during the era when Melbourne proudly held the title of "The Olympic City, " this iconic structure has witnessed countless significant events that have shaped the nation. From Penny Wong's Bosnia meeting to Gladys Berejiklian's water announcement, it has been a witness to crucial discussions on both local and global issues. The engraved plan of Edinburgh, from St Giless to Hackerstons Wynd serves as a reminder of the architectural grandeur that inspired its design. As dusk settles over Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Parliament House illuminates with an enchanting glow. Its majestic presence becomes even more pronounced during Anthony Albanese's ACTU meeting or when Senate debates Bettina Arndt's motion. During Scott Morrison's bushfire presser or Anthony Albanese's fire chiefs meeting, Parliament House assumes a somber role—a place where leaders address crises and offer solace to affected communities. It stands tall amidst adversity and provides hope for those seeking guidance. Beyond Australia’s borders lies National Parliament House Bangladesh—an emblematic counterpart representing democratic values across continents. Together with its international counterparts, it signifies unity among nations striving for progress through governance. Even amidst unusual weather phenomena like snowfall in Canberra or intense bushfires discussed by Scott Morrison at press conferences—Parliament House remains steadfast as a beacon of stability and resilience. Throughout history, this iconic institution has served as a platform for diverse voices to be heard—a testament to the power of democracy. As politicians gather within its walls to shape policies that impact millions of lives, Parliament House continues its legacy as an enduring symbol of Australian democracy—the heart where decisions are made for the betterment of all citizens.