Newly-elected Members of the House of Representatives will come to Canberra next week to discuss their new roles as federal parliamentarians.
and the , will introduce the MPs to their new lives in the House of Representatives over the two-day seminar held Tuesday 25 to Wednesday 26 June.
The MPs will learn about the procedural and administrative aspects of their new roles before the 46th Parliament opens on Tuesday 2 July.
Learning to navigate the 75,000 sq. metre building, understanding Chamber proceedings, the work of Committees and what newly-elected MPs can expect during their first week on the job are all on the agenda.
As well as hearing from officials of the House of Representatives and other parliamentary and executive agencies, the new recruits will hear from seasoned MPs about negotiating the many demands on Members of Parliament.
Press Gallery note: Filming and photography opportunities Tuesday 25 June
Approx. 10.15 am until 10.20 am: the beginning of the Speaker’s introduction to new Members in the House of Representatives Chamber (Location HoR Chamber central gallery for filming and photography).
Approx. 12.30 pm: group photo of new Members in the House of Representatives Chamber (Location HoR Chamber central gallery for photography only).
Immediately after the group photo there will be an opportunity for new Members to meet the media
