Delegates taking part in a parliamentary learning session

Two Houses. One public parliament.

Explore the model National Assembly and Senate, and the different ways members learn to question, examine and debate public issues.

The Chamber

Different responsibilities, shared purpose

The Public Parliament models two parliamentary Houses. Members learn how each contributes to debate, scrutiny and the consideration of public questions.

The two Houses of the Public ParliamentTwo architectural chamber forms connect to a shared central emblem.

Public MNAs

National Assembly

One Parliament

Public Senators

Senate

Delegates seated together during a parliamentary session
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Public MNAs

National Assembly

The public voice in the House

Public MNAs take part in the work of the model National Assembly. They raise questions on public matters, move motions and debate bills before the House.

On the agenda

  • 01Question Hour
  • 02Motions and debate
  • 03Bills and amendments
Interior view of a parliamentary assembly chamber with curved rows of member seats
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Public Senators

Senate

A forum for federation and scrutiny

Public Senators take their seats in the model Senate to examine legislation and discuss national policy, bringing careful scrutiny and considered debate to parliamentary business.

On the agenda

  • 01Scrutiny of legislation
  • 02National policy discussion
  • 03Committee reports

One Parliamentary Journey

Learn the work by taking part in it

Across both Houses, members build practical understanding of parliamentary procedure, public speaking and legislative business.

Explore parliamentary sessions

Consider the question

Raise public matters, hear different views and make space for reasoned discussion.

Examine the proposal

Follow bills and amendments as members test ideas and consider possible solutions.

From member to parliamentarian

Training prepares members to take part in both Houses.

Learn parliamentary affairs, practise the process and take part in the Public Parliament elections.

View the membership journey

Make your voice part of the House

Join the Public Parliament to learn parliamentary practice, debate ideas and prepare for responsible leadership.