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    Pins, Pearls and Portfolios - Women in Australian Parliaments

    Private group tour

    Enquiries: reception@moadoph.gov.au

    Ph: 6270 8222

    Book now
    Dame Annabelle Rankin at Parliament House in 1946. Image courtesy of National Archives of Australia.

    Dame Annabelle Rankin at Parliament House in 1946. Image courtesy of National Archives of Australia.

    From election pins to ministerial portfolios, this tour traces the century long quest by women to serve in parliaments around Australia.

    From Edith Cowan’s surprise election in 1921 to the present day, we reflect on what women parliamentarians have had to endure and what they have achieved.

    Featuring inspiring stories of women who walked the halls of Old Parliament House, and beyond, there has never been a better time to know more about the women who stuck their toe in the door or held the door open for others.

    Private booked tours

    Tour bookings are available for community, corporate and other groups.

    2 – 10 participants: $50

    11 – 20 participants: $100

    Other group sizes and after hours by arrangement.

    Phone 6270 8222 or email reception@moadoph.gov.au to make a group booking. 

    We are happy to discuss a discount or waiver of these charges if they pose an obstacle to participation in this tour by your group. 

      Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

      18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

      PO Box 3934
      Manuka ACT 2603

      9am to 5pm daily 
      Closed Christmas Day

      ABN: 30 620 774 963

      Telephone: 02 6270 8222

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      Please note: video surveillance is used 24 hours a day around and throughout the building and may be used for research purposes

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