AG Blog
Nova Peris makes impassioned first speech
Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris has become the first Aboriginal woman sworn in to Federal Parliament.
Tag: parliament
AG Blog
Australia gets new triangular $5 coin
A triangular $5 coin launched this month commemorates the 25th anniversary of Australian Parliament House.
AG Blog
Vale Hazel Hawke
Former first lady Hazel Hawke was the first member of Australian Geographic, becoming supporter #1 in 1986.
On This Day
On this day: Yirrkala bark petitions before Parliament
The bark paintings marked the first traditional campaign in the fight for Aboriginal land rights.
History & Culture
Behind the scenes at Parliament House
Get an insight into the inner-workings of Canberra’s Parliament House, which turns 25 this year.
History & Culture
How Australia’s parliament works
The election may dominate the news, but what do you know about how the government functions? Ken Eastwood explains.