The Latest Breaking News from Old Parliament House

Old Parly to come to life again for 100th birthday bash

MPs and senators will once again cram into Old Parliament House for a special sitting to mark the building's 100th birthday.

AAP · Oct 16

ABC ombudsman declares Laura Tingle’s Israel analysis ‘duly impartial’ as complaints campaigns gain traction

And veteran Nine journalist Laurie Oakes delivers a masterclass in political reporting at Old Parliament House

The Guardian - AU · May 15

Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.

AAP · Nov 10, 2025

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr committed to stand trial in ACT Supreme Court over alleged involvement in arson of Old Parliament House

A major player in anti-government demonstrations outside Old Parliament House in Canberra is committed for trial in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House reopened to the public after repair of fire-damaged building

The Museum of Australian Democracy reopens at Old Parliament House after months of repairs to the historical building.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Old Parliament House to reopen after fire

The Old Parliament House building - also known as the Museum of Australian Democracy - will reopen to the public after it was damaged by a fire in December.

AAP · Mar 16, 2022

Whose sovereignty is really being fought for? What happens when First Nations People are dragged into extremist protests

Over the past few weeks we have seen First Nations people protesting alongside alt-right “freedom” protesters at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2022

Victoria reports 41 Covid deaths, Qld 21 and NSW 18; anti-vaxxers protest in Canberra – as it happened

Firefighters in Western Australia battle two emergency-level bushfires. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022

Victorian man Ryan Dean Harder charged with commissioning arson, assaulting police during fire at Old Parliament House

A 40-year-old man allegedly involved in protests which saw the doors of Old Parliament House set alight was arrested on his way into Canberra, and charged with assaulting and resisting police, and commissioning arson.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

Man bailed over Old Parliament fire

Ryan Harder has been arrested and granted bail over a fire at Old Parliament House at the end of last year which burned the original doors of the building.

AAP · Feb 1, 2022