About the tour
Hear the stories of our Indigenous parliamentarians, explore the site history of Parliament House, gain insights into how Australia's First Peoples are participating in the nation's democratic processes, and enjoy significant artworks from the Parliament House Art Collection by celebrated Indigenous artists.
The tour will look at the Great Hall Tapestry, The Great Hall Embroidery, The Barunga Statement, The Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples, The Yirrkala Bark Petitions, recent portraiture commissions, and significant pieces from Indigenous artists from the Parliament House Art Collection.
Image: Jandamarra Cadd (born 1973) Nova Peris OAM, 2019, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collection, Department of Parliamentary Services, Canberra, ACT
Mary Moore (born 1957) The Hon Kenneth (Ken) Wyatt AM, MP, 2017, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collection, Department of Parliamentary Services, Canberra, ACT
Jude Rae (born 1956) The Hon Linda Burney MP, 2018, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collection, Department of Parliamentary Services, Canberra, ACT