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The House In Session, Ep 2: Secrets of the Parliament House building

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Annabel Crabb and unknown woman ride burden carrier through Parliament House underground corridor
The House In Session, Ep 2: Secrets of the Parliament House building

SUBJECTS:  Civics and Citizenship, History

YEARS:  5–6, 7–8


Annabel Crabb takes us on a tour of Parliament House in Canberra, explaining why her favourite parts are at the very top and the very bottom of the building.

Navigate 10 kilometres of hallways, witness the "best view in Canberra", meet the Queen of the Underground and find out how to change the 12-meter flags.

What unexpected jobs will you find in the underground corridors?


Date of broadcast: 17 Oct 2017


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