We're committed to making sure the Legislative Assembly and our democracy in the ACT is accessible and inclusive. Below is information about ways we can make your visit to the Assembly building as accessible as possible.
You can also download our Accessibility and Inclusion Statement as a PDF using the link below:
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The Legislative Assembly is located at 196 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT. The public entrance is accessed from Civic Square.
- Our phone number is (02) 6205 0439
- Our email address is ola@parliament.act.gov.au
- Our website address is www.parliament.act.gov.au
Do you have an accessibility question or concern about visiting? Grant Kinsella (the Office of the Legislative Assembly's Manager of Security and Building Services) can be contacted using the phone number above.
Getting to the Legislative Assembly
Public transport
The Assembly is a 6-minute walk from the Alinga Street light rail station and Civic interchange. There are also two bus-stops outside the Assembly building (stops 3003 and 3356) serviced by Transport Canberra routes R2 – R7, R10, 54 – 58, 180 – 182, and Qcity Transit routes 830 and 842.
The Transport Canberra website includes accessibility information for buses and light rail .
School or charter buses can set down visitors in the designated stop on Civic Square, but availability of these spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Taxis
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are available in the ACT via a centralised booking service.
- Their phone number is 139 287
- Their email address is bookings@13wats.com.au
- Their website is www.13wats.com.au
Parking
There is no public parking at the Assembly.
Theatre Lane Parking and 300 Constitution Ave Parking are close to Civic Square, both accessible from London Circuit.
Taxis, cars, school, or charter busses can set down visitors in the designated stop on Civic Square, but availability of these spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Arriving at the Legislative Assembly
Entrance
The automatic double entrance doors to the Assembly are behind the statue ‘Ethos’.
Information desk
Inside the Assembly building, there is clear and level access to the front desk which is staffed by our attendant team.
The front desk is 840mm high.
Visitors are required to sign-in on an electronic tablet. Our attendants can assist you. The application used— Sine—is also available as an app for download on smart devices.
Security procedures
All visitors are required to go through security—the process is like that of an airport. Our friendly attendants will help you through this process.
Our walkthrough scanner is 750mm wide. Our attendants can provide alternative screening if a wheelchair or mobility device cannot fit through the scanner.
Inside the Assembly building
Indoor surfaces
All public areas are wheelchair accessible. Please note, the floor coverings vary and consist of wood, carpet, and tiles.
Most public areas are on the ground floor, except our exhibition space on Level 1.
Lifts (elevators)
Our exhibition space, and members’ offices, are on levels 1 and 2 and accessible by lift.
Our lifts have a door width of 890mm, a depth of 1400mm, and a height of 2100mm.
Public toilets
There is an accessible, unisex public toilet available in our Committee corridor. It is accessible from all public areas. Our friendly attendants can direct you to it.
It contains a toilet, sink, baby change facility, and space for mobility equipment.
Guide dogs and assistance animals
Guide dogs and other assistance animals accompanied by their handler are welcome in our public areas.
Hearing loop
Hearing loops are available in the Assembly chamber and committee rooms. The magnetic induction loops provide listening assistance to compatible hearing aids.
FM radio personal assisted-listening devices are also available on request. They consist of a personal hearing loop connected to a battery powered receiver pack. This device provides a volume controllable signal to induction loop compatible hearing aids and can also be used with regular headphones.
Ways to participate at the Assembly
Tour the Assembly building
We offer a weekly public tour and welcome all members of the public to join us.
If you have an accessibility need not covered here, please contact us for assistance.
We offer a range of education programs and can tailor them to suit individuals or groups. Please contact our education team to discuss this.
- Their phone numbers is (02) 6205 3016
- Their email address is laeducation@parliament.act.gov.au
Attend a sitting day
Members of the public are welcome to attend and watch proceedings on sitting days .You can find the schedule here.
The Chamber is wheelchair accessible and has a hearing loop available.
Attend or participate in a committee hearing
We encourage individuals and community groups to participate in Assembly committees. You can find more information about getting involved in our committees here.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and watch public hearings. You can find the schedule of upcoming public hearings here.
Our committee rooms are wheelchair accessible and have hearing loops available.
You can contact the Committee Support Office if you have a query about attending a committee hearing.
- Their phone number is (02) 6205 0445
- Their email address is committees@parliament.act.gov.au
Attend a meeting with a member
Members of the Legislative Assembly can be contacted through our website. You can find their contact details here.
If you have a meeting scheduled with a member, you are welcome to contact us to discuss your accessibility requirements.
Our members’ offices are located on Levels 1 and 2, with lift access available.