Legislative Council

Public Gallery

Welcome to the Legislative Council public gallery.

  • 1. Visitor stickers or passes must be worn and displayed at all times.

    2. Visitors must be accompanied by a passholder at all times, including the public gallery.

    3. Filming or photography from the public galleries is not permitted without the approval of the President.

    4. Mobile phones must be switched off or on silent.

    5. Eating and drinking is not permitted.

    6. Interjections from the galleries are disorderly and not permitted.

    7. Persons seated in the galleries must not communicate with or attempt to communicate with members in the Chamber.

    8. Visitors must leave any large bags and umbrellas in the Vestibule.

    9. Signs and props must not be taken into or displayed from the galleries.

    10. It is not appropriate to read books or newspapers or to engage in audible conversation while in the galleries.

    11. No leaning on or over the railing/balustrade.

    12. Instructions of parliamentary staff and Protective Services Officers must be complied with.

    Anyone failing to comply with these guidelines may be asked to leave the gallery