Before you book
What type of experience would you like for your students?
Legal Studies Program – an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and function of law through the examination of the law-making process and legislative institutions. Recommended for Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies. To book contact [email protected].
Learn more about the Legal Studies program
Tour – Students sit in the historic Legislative Chambers and have an opportunity to participate in a role play. These are available on non-sitting days. Phone 9230 3444 or email [email protected] to book.
- Please see our SAFETY Advice – Risk Assessment July 2024
- Review our Pre visit information with students here What to expect when you visit the Parliament of NSW
- Regional, remote and rural schools may be eligible for a travel subsidy
| EXPERIENCE | DURATION | AVAILABLE ON | START TIMES | MAX. NUMBERS |
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| Legal Studies Program on a Sitting Day (in-person) | 120 minutes | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Sitting Weeks |
Tuesday 11:45am; Wednesday/Thursday 10am |
50 |
| Legal Studies Program on a non-Sitting Day (in-person) | 120 minutes | Monday to Friday (non-sitting days only) | 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm | 50 |
| Legal Studies Program (on Teams or Zoom) | 45 minutes | Monday to Friday | Between 8:30am-2:30pm | 50 |
| Guided Tour | 90 minutes | Non-sitting day only | 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm | 50 |
Please allow sufficient time (at least 15 minutes) before and after your visit for students to drop off and collect bags, use toilets, and get through security checks.
How to book
- Check the NSW Sitting Day Calendar to find the right date for the type of experience for your students. The days marked green, dark red or blue indicate that one or both of the houses are sitting and the Guided Tours are not offered. The Parliament is closed on weekends and public holidays.
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Contact us on 0437 240 869 Email: [email protected] Download our enquiry form here. |
Call (02) 9230 3444. Email: [email protected] |
Call (02) 9230 3444 Email us directly
After booking
- Please see our SAFETY Advice – Risk Assessment July 2024
- Review our Pre visit information with students here What to expect when you visit the Parliament of NSW
- Inform the students their bags will be scanned (similar to an airport) when arriving at the NSW Parliament. Students should not bring sharp objects, scissors, compasses etc.
- To add to your experience, you may be able to meet your local member! Once a booking has been made, an email will be sent to the electorate office, and the Member will attend if available.
- Choose students for the role play before you arrive for your program. On the day, students will be given pre-written scripts to read. Some suggestions to consider when selecting students could include:
- Students who are fluent readers
- Students who are happy to speak in front of their peers
- Students from both classes if your excursion combines different classes.
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In one tour group you will need 11 students to play;
| Speaker | Attorney General | Shadow Attorney General |
| Premier | Leader of the Opposition | Government Backbencher |
| Opposition backbencher | President | Leader of the Government |
| Chair of Committees | Crossbench member |
