Parliament House, Capitol building in Hobart, Australia
Parliament House is a capitol building in Hobart, Tasmania, built in colonial Georgian sandstone style and housing two legislative chambers. It stands near the wharves of Sullivans Cove, facing the waterfront.
The building was completed in 1840 and first served as a customs house for the port of Hobart. When customs operations moved to a new location in 1904, it became fully dedicated to legislative use.
The Legislative Council chamber follows British parliamentary traditions that are still visible in the way the room is arranged and how sessions unfold today. Visitors who attend during a sitting period can watch these practices in real time from the public gallery.
Guided tours give access to both chambers and the Long Room and do not require advance booking. It is worth checking availability ahead of time, as tours do not run on days when Parliament is sitting.
The Long Room was once a working space of the customs house where goods arriving from the port were recorded and processed. It is now one of the few spaces in the building that still recalls its original purpose.
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