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Once a year Parliament House in Melbourne opens its door to the general public and local Member, Peter Walsh, invites residents of the Swan Hill electorate to make the most of the opportunity and visit this historic building.

“Parliament House Open Day provides an opportunity to see inside this notable building, which is renowned as one of Melbourne’s best-known landmarks,” Mr Walsh said.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour through the building, followed by a stroll through the magnificent Parliamentary Gardens where this year there will be musical entertainment.

The Open Day attracts in excess of 4,000 people, who visit the Parliament and areas not usually open to the general public.

“The Open Day is a unique opportunity to see inside the historic building, walk the corridors of power and view the celebrated chambers of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council,” Mr Walsh said.

“It is also an opportunity for people to see where their elected representatives work and to learn more about the Parliamentary process.

“Visitors will also have a chance to learn about agencies who work closely with the Parliament such as the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Public Records Office.”

Parliament House Open Day is on March 21, 2010.

For further information visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au.

People will have the opportunity to walk the corridors of power and view the historic chambers of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council at the Parliament House Open Day on Sunday, 20 March 2011.
Once a year Parliament House in Melbourne opens its doors to the general public and Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, is encouraging local residents to make the most of the opportunity to visit this historic building.
“The Open Day gives visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the colourful parliamentary characters that have left their indelible mark in the history books and also learn more about the parliamentary process,” Mr Walsh said.
“In the past the Day has attracted more than 4000 people and there will be a range of entertainment provided including the Victoria Police Band.
“Visitors can take a self-guided tour through the building, followed by a stroll through the magnificent parliamentary gardens where a barbecue will also be held.
“It’s also an opportunity for people to see where their elected representatives work and to learn about agencies who work closely with the Parliament such as the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Public Records Office.
“I encourage everyone to attend the Open Day to find out more about their Parliament”.
WHAT: Parliament of Victoria Open Day 2011
WHERE: Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne
WHEN: Sunday, 20 March 2011 between 10.30am and 3.30pm
Admission is free. For more information visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au or ph: 9651 8567.