South Australian House of Assembly, lower house of the Parliament of South Australia
The South Australian House of Assembly is the lower house of the state parliament in Adelaide, with 47 members representing different electoral districts. The chamber is a large room where members sit to debate and pass laws that affect the whole state.
The house began in 1857 when South Australia gained its own government to make laws. A turning point came in 1895 when South Australia gave women the right to vote, making it one of the first places in the world to do so.
The name reflects its role as a gathering place where elected representatives meet to speak on behalf of their communities. Visitors today experience it as a space where public debate happens and democratic decisions shape the state's future.
The building is located in Adelaide and can be visited by those who wish to take a tour of the rooms. It is best to check ahead since guided tours may not always be available and hours can vary.
The voting system here uses full preference voting, where voters rank candidates in their preferred order. This requirement has been in place since 1942 and makes voting a legal duty for all voters over 18 years old.
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