Parliament of South Australia

Civics on the Screen - Video Incursions
2026-07-20
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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Free Public Tour 11am
2026-07-20 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
2026-07-20 14:00 - 14:45 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia

Mission Control
2026-08-03 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
2026-08-17 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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Parliamentary Sitting Day
2026-09-01 | 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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International Day of Democracy
2026-09-15
An engaged, well-educated electorate is at the heart of strong democratic societies. On the International Day of Democracy, we celebrate its promise to societies – and recognise the many threats it faces.
Learn about contributing to our Parliament
Learn about the International Day

SA Schools Constitutional Convention 2026
2026-09-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
The SA Schools Constitutional Convention has been running since 1995. It is an initiative between the Department for Education and the Parliament of SA. It is supported by the Australian Government.
Students have the opportunity to:

learn and share their views about Australia and its Constitution;
find out how the Constitution shapes our democracy; and
learn how the Constitution promotes understanding of our democratic heritage and traditions.

2026 Event Details
Theme: Should there be a new preamble to the Constitution?
Friday, 18 September 2026
8.30am to 3.30pm
Parliament House
North Terrace, Adelaide.
In 2026 the program includes:

Presentations by expert speakers
A Q&A panel with Members of Parliament
Group workshops
A debate and mock referendum in the House of Assembly Chamber.

Parliament House provides a unique venue for this learning experience with an optional tour on offer for students. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

School Holidays
2026-09-26 - 2026-10-11

Labour Day
2026-10-05

Remembrance Day
2026-11-11
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.
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Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in SA
2026-12-18
On this day in 1894 the bill granting women the right to vote and the right to run for Parliament passed both Houses of Parliament.
South Australia was the fourth place in the world to give women the right to vote, but the first place in the world to give women the right to run for the lower house.
Watch the reenactment

Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Proclamation Day
2026-12-26

Australia Day
2027-01-26

Commonwealth Day
2027-03-08 | Commonwealth Countries
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
Find education resources about this occasion from the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

Adelaide Cup Day
2027-03-08

Good Friday
2027-03-26

Easter Saturday
2027-03-27

Easter Sunday
2027-03-28

Easter Monday
2027-03-29

Anniversary of Representative & Responsible Government in SA
2027-04-22
On 22 April 1857 South Australia became a self-governing colony with principles of representative, responsible government.

ANZAC Day
2027-04-25
Learn more about ANZAC Day

National Sorry Day
2027-05-26
National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.
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National Reconciliation Week
2027-05-26 - 2027-06-02
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
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Image Credit: Reconciliation Australia

King's Birthday
2027-06-14

International Day of Parliamentarism
2027-06-30
The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 on which the IPU was founded. The Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
Instituting an international day for parliaments is particularly important at this critical time for parliamentary democracy, when people are losing trust in political institutions and democracy itself is facing challenges from populist and nationalist movements. If democracy is to thrive, then parliaments, as the cornerstone of functioning democracies, need to be strong, transparent, accountable and representative.
The International Day of Parliamentarism is a time to review the progress that parliaments have made in achieving some key goals to be more representative and move with the times, including carrying out self-assessments, working to include more women and young MPs, and adapting to new technologies.
Learn about contributing to our Parliament
Learn about the International Day

Constitution Day
2027-07-09
Constitution Day is celebrated on 9 July each year.
This date is significant because it marks the date the Australian Constitution became law on 9 July 1900 – Her Majesty Queen Victoria signed the Royal Commission of Assent and in doing so, brought into existence the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
Learn more about the Constitution
Learn about SA’s contributions to the Constitution
Browse the Constitution online
Order pocket Constitutions
