Parliament of South Australia

Civics on the Screen - Video Incursions
2026-10-13, 2026-10-14, 2026-10-15, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-20, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22 and 3 more dates
If you are out of public transport access to Parliament House, we can offer a free Civcs on the Screen video linked incursion for your class.
The incursion program is curriculum linked and can be customised to the needs of your group.
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Parliamentary Sitting Day
2026-10-13, 2026-10-14, 2026-10-15 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Watch Parliament sitting live online in real time, or watch in person from the public gallery.
Question time for the House of Assembly starts at approximately 2pm, and 2.15pm for the Legislative Council.
Visitors are welcome on sitting days.
Members of the public may walk in and observe from the public galleries, but guided tours are not available. Large groups wishing to observe Question Time should notify Parliament staff – learn more.
Tours are available for large groups at specific times (before sitting starts, and in the 1-2pm break). School groups must book through the office of their local MP.
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Free Public Tour 11am
2026-10-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-21 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-26 11:00 - 11:45 (Australia/Adelaide) | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Join us for a guided tour of Parliament House, where you will see the original parliamentary chamber (1850s), the current House of Assembly (1889), and the current Legislative Council (1939). You will learn about heritage features, building history, and parliamentary processes.
Walk-in 5-10 minutes before the start time to attend, no need to call or book. If you have more than 10 people in your party, please contact 08 8237 9467 to discuss your options.
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Free Public Tour 2pm
2026-10-16 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-19 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-20 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-21 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-22 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-23 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-10-26 14:00 - 14:45 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia

Mission Control
2026-10-19 10:15 - 14:00 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
30 students | Years 6-10 | Part 1: 90 minutes, Part 2: 90 minutes | Free
The Mission Control Workshop combines Civics and STEM skills in a two-part workshop.
South Australia is going to attempt to terraform Mars. A Parliamentary Committee completed an inquiry into what industries would need to be taken to Mars for this project, and the report identified 12 industries. The problem? The budget will only cover 10 out of 12 industries.
Part 1: From Parliament to Mars (90 mins)
The Mars Space Mission Bill needs to pass both Houses of Parliament to determine which 10 industries will be going. The Government, Opposition, Minor Parties and specific electorates/Members all have different industry priorities. Students complete a role play passage of a bill to decide the 10 industries.
Students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. They will debate and vote on industries to send on the mission in a way that mirrors South Australia’ parliamentary process.
Part 2: Life on Mars (90 mins)
Students will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge based on industries that can be taken to Mars. They will need to consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space.
Bookings
We have set aside custom times to complete Mission Control in back-to-back sessions in a half day experience along North Terrace in Adelaide, South Australia.
Back-to-back sessions are available on:

16, 23 March
15 June
3, 31 August
21 September
19 October
2, 30 November

10.15am-11.45am – Parliament of South Australia
12.30pm-2.00pm – Australian Space Discovery Centre

OR

10.15am-11.45am – Australian Space Discovery Centre
12.15pm-1.45pm – Parliament of South Australia

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Queries
Contact book@discover.space.gov.au or call 08 8432 1400.

Public Sector Program
2026-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Visit Parliament House for a program custom made for public sector employees.
The program covers:

The basics of the Australian legal system (levels of government and their Constitutional/legislative sources)
The separation of powers (highlighting the links between the Parliament and the Executive)
The relationship between the Parliament and the various SA Government Departments
The structures of both Houses of Parliament
The passage of a bill, and delegated legislation
Estimates
Questions with/without notice
Parliamentary committees

Programs run for approximately 90 minutes.
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