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About the House - Australian House of Representatives News and updates from the official page of Australia's House of Representatives There are 151 representatives elected by the Australian people.

The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of Australia’s Commonwealth Parliament. The House of Representatives is the house in which government is formed.

Congratulations to Jaide from Kalkadoon Country, winner of the Year 7/8 category in the 2026 Yarning Competition. Jaide'...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to Jaide from Kalkadoon Country, winner of the Year 7/8 category in the 2026 Yarning Competition.

Jaide's artwork is one of three winning entries selected from a record number of submissions this year, showcasing the creativity, talent and storytelling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary school students from across Australia.

Jaide’s work is now featured in the Yarning Exhibition in Parliament House until February 2027.

View Jaide's winning artwork and the other winning entries: https://yarning.houseofrepresentatives.gov.au/2026-winners/

Today is Australian National Flag Day! On 3 September 1901, the Australian National Flag was flown for the first time. ...
02/09/2026

Today is Australian National Flag Day!

On 3 September 1901, the Australian National Flag was flown for the first time.

On that day, Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winner of the competition to design Australia’s flag, and the new flag was flown over the Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

Today, the Australian flag flies over Parliament House. It is 6.4 metres high x 12.8 metres long, which is about the same size as a double-decker bus! It weighs 22kg.

Learn more: https://www.pmc.gov.au/honours-and-symbols/australian-national-symbols/australian-national-flag/australian-national-flag-day

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Today is National Wattle Day! Wattle is the national floral emblem, symbolising unity, resilience and the shared Austra...
01/09/2026

Today is National Wattle Day!

Wattle is the national floral emblem, symbolising unity, resilience and the shared Australian spirit.

This is why wattle is featured across Parliament House, including above the Speaker’s chair in the House of Representatives.

What does wattle remind you of?

Learn more: https://www.pmc.gov.au/news/wattle-day

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After a week of debate and learning Youth Members have finished their time in Canberra having acquired a deeper understa...
27/08/2026

After a week of debate and learning Youth Members have finished their time in Canberra having acquired a deeper understanding of Australia’s federal parliamentary system and process.

From debating mock legislation on Artificial Intelligence and Intergenerational Fairness to participating in Member Experience sessions and panel discussions, participants have demonstrated a genuine commitment to civics engagement and Australia’s democracy.

Thank you to Y Australia and all Youth Members and everyone involved who made the program such a success.

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What happened last week in the House? Last week was a busy sitting period, with distinguished guests visiting Parliament...
26/08/2026

What happened last week in the House?

Last week was a busy sitting period, with distinguished guests visiting Parliament House.

150 youth members, one from each electorate, also came to Canberra, participating in debate on mock legislation as part of the National Youth Parliament program.

4 bills were presented. 15 bills passed the House.

The next sitting week is scheduled to begin on 7 September.

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One week remaining for submissions💻 The Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses and Orga...
25/08/2026

One week remaining for submissions💻

The Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses and Organisations is seeking submissions from businesses, industry representatives, cyber security experts, community organisations and interested individuals.

The Committee is looking at emerging threats, barriers to improving cyber resilience, and opportunities to strengthen support for small businesses.

If you have experience, insights or recommendations to share, you're encouraged to make a submission!

📅 Submission deadline: 28 August 2026

Find out more and lodge a submission: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Cyber_Security_for_Small_to_Medium_Sized_Businesses_and_Organisations/Cybersecuritybusiness

The National Youth Parliament sitting week is complete!During their sitting week Youth Members took part in debate on mo...
21/08/2026

The National Youth Parliament sitting week is complete!

During their sitting week Youth Members took part in debate on mock legislation on the topics of artificial Intelligence and intergenerational fairness.

By debating these contemporary issues in a Chamber setting, Youth Members are gaining firsthand experience of the federal parliamentary process.

Find out more: https://nyp.houseofrepresentatives.gov.au/



Milton Dick MP The Y Australia

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories is seeking submissions from the local comm...
21/08/2026

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories is seeking submissions from the local community, businesses, developers, and interested parties.

The Committee is looking at consultation processes undertaken by the National Capital Authority as well as the strategic planning framework under the National Capital Plan.

If you have experience, insights or recommendations to share, you're encouraged to make a submission!

For more information sign up to track this inquiry: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/National_Capital_and_External_Territories/HumeCircle

Did you catch what happened last week in the House? Swipe to get up to date. To find out more about the work of the Hous...
20/08/2026

Did you catch what happened last week in the House? Swipe to get up to date.

To find out more about the work of the House of Representatives, click follow!

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