Conditions of entry
Visitors must go through security screening and inspection of personal possessions.
Prohibited or offensive implements, drugs, or other substances are not permitted and must be surrendered to the Parliamentary Security Service Officer.
Visitors must comply with any reasonable directions given by a Parliamentary Security Service Officer or member of the Australian Federal Police.
Facial identification may be required upon request by a Parliamentary Security Service Officer or member of the Australian Federal Police before entry.
Demonstrations or protests are not permitted within the parliamentary precinct. The Australian Parliament has a Demonstration Policy with which all visitors must comply.
Visitors to private areas must be accompanied and must present appropriate photo identification.
Security screening
Security screening ensures a safe environment for both visitors and parliamentary staff. The time that this takes varies with the number of people waiting to come in, but please allow at least 15 minutes when planning your visit. If you require any assistance with the security screening process, please ask a Parliament House Security officer.
If you are visiting Parliament House with a pram, you will need to remove your child from the pram, and the pram will be collapsed and placed through screening equipment on entry. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask a Parliamentary Security Officer who will be happy to help.
Please note that bicycles may not be brought through security screening and into Parliament House. Bike racks are available in the Forecourt Basement car park.
If you have any specific accessibility needs or concerns with security screening, please email or call us on 02 6277 5399 ahead of time so we can best accommodate your visit.
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted in Parliament House.
Photos and video
You are welcome to take photos or video in the public areas of Parliament House, provided they are for private use and not for publication.
However, please note that no photography or filming of security arrangements or chamber proceedings is allowed. Please follow any direction provided by our friendly security staff.