Parliament House, Darwin

Name: Parliament House
Address: Mitchell St, Darwin, 0800, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8946 1417

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Parliament House in Darwin is Australia's newest Parliament Building. It has been the seat of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since 1994. Parliament House is located on State Square in the centre of Darwin, which is also the administrative centre of the Northern Territory law and government. It features Post modern features and was designed by Architect Tim Rogers, of Meldrum Burrows and Partners Pty Ltd. The Northern Territory Library is housed in Parliament House. Construction of Parliament House began in 1990, and the building was completed in 1994, and officially opened by the Governor-General of Australia, Bill Hayden on 18 August 1994. Before Parliament House the former Northern Territory Legislative Council established in 1948 was housed in various temporary buildings around Darwin. After 1974 the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly continued to operate on the same basis, and settled in buildings on the current location until 1990 when they were demolished to allow commencement of the construction of Parliament House. From 1990 to the end of 1994, the Assembly temporarily met in the Chan Building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°27'60"S, 130°50'35"E

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Mitchell StDarwin 0800 Australia

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+61 8 8946 1417

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Parliament House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1900 ftE
12°28'6"S • 130°50'53"E
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~770 ftNE
12°27'57"S • 130°50'42"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Parliament House open?

Parliament House is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Parliament House?

Nearby attractions include Library & Archives NT, Darwin (1 min walk), Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Darwin (1 min walk), Chan Building, Darwin (2 min walk), Brown's Mart, Darwin (4 min walk).

How to get to Parliament House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parliament House:

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Darwin Bus Interchange (5 min walk)