This documentary explains the functions of Parliament by following the parliamentary day of two senators (Bob Collins and Kay Patterson) and two members of the House of Representatives (Kathy Sullivan and Stephen Martin). Parliamentarians are shown at work in their offices, at meetings of Parliamentary committees and at party political meetings as well as participating in debate in their respective houses.
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Collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302676
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Parliament House (Canberra, A.C.T.)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Navy
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Parliamentary practice
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)