Everything you need to know about the role, function, structure and people of the Australian Parliament. From the Australian Constitution to bills and laws, and how you can get involved, this section will help you understand how our Parliament works, as well as its history.
This fact sheet examines the path to federation, the opening of the Australian Parliament and Australia's federal system of government.
Meet the leaders in the current Australian Parliament, from our head of state to party leaders and Presiding Officers.
This image shows the current numbers in the Australian House of Representatives.
This short video introduces the Australian Constitution—the rules by which Australia is run.
This fact sheet explains the law-making process in the Australian Parliament and describes where ideas for laws come from.