30 images Created 9 Mar 2010
Parliament House / Canberra / Australian Capital Territory / Australia
Parliament House in the Australian capital city of Canberra is the seat of the Australian Commonwealth Government.
For more photos and information about Parliament House, see my post at http://www.havecamerawilltravel.com/australian-parliament-house-canberra
For more photos and information about Parliament House, see my post at http://www.havecamerawilltravel.com/australian-parliament-house-canberra
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000XUCh_.NjKpk/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000XUCh_.NjKpk.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000s1is8uQ67Cs/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000s1is8uQ67Cs.jpg)
![In a reflection of the colour scheme of the British House of Commons, the House of Representatives is decorated in green. However, the colour is muted to suggest the colour of eucalyptus leaves.Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000rAXU_ddvOvg/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000rAXU_ddvOvg.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00007QUJwbN9LRY/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I00007QUJwbN9LRY.jpg)
![In a reflection of the colour scheme of the British House of Commons, the House of Representatives is decorated in green. However, the colour is muted to suggest the colour of eucalyptus leaves.Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Bvk0TH4zmLU/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000Bvk0TH4zmLU.jpg)
![The Australian Coat of Arms atop Parliament House, Canberra. The emblem features a kangaroo and an emu and a shield. Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000j0KCWO0Bwu8/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000j0KCWO0Bwu8.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000uxXwRujXXUE/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000uxXwRujXXUE.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000kJm.C3VRcN4/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000kJm.C3VRcN4.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000tEe3s7ctW38/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000tEe3s7ctW38.jpg)
![The front of Parliament House, featuring an aboriginal tiled design on the ground. Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000SN51U_HAmCM/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000SN51U_HAmCM.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000J4spmjk.afQ/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000J4spmjk.afQ.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000WsQ9lXfvUJ4/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000WsQ9lXfvUJ4.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000U28S2Nk9fPs/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000U28S2Nk9fPs.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000dQe_bxzEKao/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000dQe_bxzEKao.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000f.ZAXxmzrOg/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000f.ZAXxmzrOg.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I000042KWSclo__Q/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I000042KWSclo__Q.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Vnww5IW3yQM/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000Vnww5IW3yQM.jpg)
![In a reflection of the colour scheme of the British House of Commons, the House of Representatives is decorated in green. However, the colour is muted to suggest the colour of eucalyptus leaves.Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000Az3WyRvKgkY/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000Az3WyRvKgkY.jpg)
![The Senate building follows the colour scheme of the House of Lords, decorated in red, this time muted to tints of ochre, suggesting the earth and the colours of the outback. Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000LTPEQ_s3LSU/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000LTPEQ_s3LSU.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I00003k4_uo4m4VA/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I00003k4_uo4m4VA.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000G5av8p5ZTYI/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000G5av8p5ZTYI.jpg)
![Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000o83nfvIMwZU/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000o83nfvIMwZU.jpg)
![The front of Parliament House, featuring an aboriginal tiled design on the ground. Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia. It is located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.[1] Its construction cost was over $1.1 billion. At the time of its construction it was the most expensive building in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to 1988, the Parliament of Australia met in the Provisional Parliament House, which is now known as "Old Parliament House".](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000ma3YzBsAFhw/fit=/fill=180x180/g=G0000GhFbxgxN_gE/I0000ma3YzBsAFhw.jpg)
