How does Parliament House accommodate members and senators who have disabilities?

The red Senate chamber. There are people sitting in seats which are arranged in a U-shape around a large central table.

The Senate.

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The Senate.

The red Senate chamber. There are people sitting in seats which are arranged in a U-shape around a large central table.

DPS AUSPIC

Description

This image is of a large room with red furnishings. The seats are arranged around a large central table. There are 3 large chairs at the open end of the U-shaped seats that are elevated above the other chairs. There are people sitting in the seats and papers on the desks.

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Thanks for your question.The Australian Parliament makes every effort to assist all parliamentarians to undertake their duties, inclusive of disability. For example, the Senate and House of Representatives are wheelchair accessible. In addition, there are disabled bathrooms available for senators, members, staff and visiting members of the public.