Students listening to debate

Plan your excursion

Pre-visit materials

Although it can be helpful for the students to know something about parliament, prior knowledge is not a requirement of participating in our program. 

Prior to your visit you may find the following resources useful:

For Year 5 to Year 9 schools: 

For Year 10 to Year 12 schools:

 

Arrival information

Meeting point

 All excursion programs start at the Parliamentary Annexe, located in Alice Street opposite William Street (not the George Street entry facing the Botanical Gardens).

Government-issued photo ID is required for all adults entering Parliament House or the Parliamentary Annexe —so please have this with you when you arrive. This is a precinct requirement, and you may be denied entry if you don’t bring ID with you.

If you arrive early, please let security know, but ensure your class remains outside—security staff will let us know you are here. 

Getting here

Parliament House is located in the Brisbane CBD.

Public transport

Our closest public transport stops are:

  • Train: Central or South Bank Station
  • Bus: Charlotte Street Stop 52, near Edward St
  • City Cat: QUT Gardens Point

For more information regarding public transport in Brisbane contact TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit Translink.

Car parking

There is no parking available on-site.

On-street paid parking is available in Alice Street (2 hour limit). Casual public parking is offered, subject to availability, at QUT Gardens Point campus, accessible via Gardens Point Road. There are numerous parking stations in Margaret, Mary and Charlotte Streets including City Council car parks.

There is a passenger set-down zone at the QUT turnaround, corner of George and Alice Streets.

Map of carpark search results

Security

Everyone goes through security screening to enter the building. To make entry as easy as possible we recommend you:

  • follow the instructions we give when we meet you,
  • remove mobile phones from pockets,
  • travel light,
  • remove hats and sunglasses before entering the building, and
  • leave prohibited items (such as scissors) at home. 

If you or a student cannot go through a metal detector for medical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.

 

Additional resources

 

Other important information 

Facilities and services 

  • Bag storage: We will provide you with a place to store you and your students' bags during your visit.
  • Toilets: We have accessible toilet facilities in the Parliamentary Annexe. Due to limited availability, we recommend large groups make use of toilet facilities in the Botanic Gardens prior to the visit.
  • First aid: We have first aid facilities should a student become unwell during their visit. Please bring any required or emergency medications with you.
  • Morning tea: Year 5 to 9 students are provided a small morning tea (a juice box and biscuit) during their visit. Please contact us if you or your students have any dietary requirements. Year 10 to 12 students are encouraged to bring a small snack to enjoy. 

Supervision of Student Groups 

Duty of care remains with the teacher. At all times during your visit, please ensure your students are supervised, and behave as instructed. On sitting days, we will outline public gallery etiquette, and these directions must be followed without exception.

Prior to your visit, please arrange the following:

  • 1 adult per 15 students (Grade 5–9)
  • 1 adult per 30 students (Grades 10–12) 

We also recommend bringing 1 extra adult per student with additional needs.

Behaviour expectations

When taking part in the education program we expect all participants to be respectful, showing courtesy to parliamentary staff, other visiting members of the public and any pre-arranged speakers.

Photography is permitted, but do not take photographs in the public gallery, or of Members of Parlaiment or staff without their consent. 

 

After your visit

Follow up your experience by: