The House In Session

The House In Session

Educational 2017

Available on ABC iview

Meet the federal Member of Parliament for the Sydney seat of Barton, Linda Burney. Follow her as she enters parliament as a new minister and prepares to giver her first speech in the House of Representatives.

Educational 2017

G

Starring Linda Burney

EPISODE 1

Being A New MP

Linda Burney describes her new role in federal parliament as the MP for the Sydney seat of Barton. She also discusses her speech to the House of Representatives.

5 min · 9 Oct 2017 G
EPISODE 2

Secrets Of The Building

Annabel Crabb explores Canberra's Parliament House building from top to bottom. She also talks about her favourite parts and says why she likes each one.

5 min · 9 Oct 2017 G
EPISODE 3

The Westminster System

A look at how the Australian parliament compares to the traditions of Westminster. Plus, inside information from the people who are trying to preserve its cultural history.

5 min · 9 Oct 2017 G
EPISODE 4

The House Of Representatives

An inside look at how the Lower House runs its day-to-day operations, and how these actions impact local communities. Plus, how and why local MPs are selected.

5 min · 9 Oct 2017 G
EPISODE 5

The Senate

The role of the Senate in Australian parliament, and the kinds of decisions that are made in it. Plus, how the work in the Senate impacts the House of Representatives.

5 min · 9 Oct 2017 G

Linda Burney

Actor

About

The House In Session

EDUCATIONAL

Meet the federal Member of Parliament for the Sydney seat of Barton, Linda Burney. Follow her as she enters parliament as a new minister and prepares to giver her first speech in the House of Representatives.

Information

Studio: AUSBCOV
Released: 2017
Rated: G

Languages

Subtitles: English (Australia) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.