Parliament of South Australia

Day of Democracy PL
2026-05-29 08:45 - 15:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Join the History Trust of South Australia, Parliament of South Australia and the Electoral Commission of South Australia to learn more about your state and local levels of government, and how to support active citizenship in the classroom.
You will learn about:
– what local government is, what it does, and how to get started teaching it in the classroom
– the responsibilities of state government & Parliament, with practical lesson ideas
– the role of the Electoral Commission of SA in ensuring free and fair democratic elections, and how to facilitate a mock election in school
Tickets are $45 and include an exclusive private curator-led tour of the Centre of Democracy and fun activities to support civic participation. Includes morning tea and a light lunch, plus take-away teaching resources.
Suitable for teachers of years 4-12.

Free Public Tour 11am
2026-05-29 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-09 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-10 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-11 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-12 11:00 - 11:45 | 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.
Learn more about public tours

Free Public Tour 2pm
2026-05-29 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-01 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-05 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-09 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-10 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-12 14:00 - 14:45 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia

Women’s Suffrage Tour - History Festival 2026
2026-05-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Parliament House, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
This tour will explore South Australia’s unique history around women’s suffrage. You’ll also have the chance to view the new Women’s Parliamentary Milestones display.

Civics on the Screen - Video Incursions
2026-06-01, 2026-06-02, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-04, 2026-06-05, 2026-06-09, 2026-06-10, 2026-06-11 and 2 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.
Learn more about digital programs
Book a video incursion now

Parliamentary Sitting Day
2026-06-02, 2026-06-03, 2026-06-04 | 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.
Learn More Watch Parliament Live Online

King's Birthday
2026-06-08
