In the Federation Chamber, how do members decide where to sit?
Thanks for your question Hamish!
Members do not have fixed seats in the Federation Chamber.
The Federation Chamber is a second meeting place for the House of Representatives and can meet at the same time as the House. Usually, government members sit on the right of the Chair and non-government members sit on the left, just like they do in the House. Seating is provided for 38 members and there is room for additional seating if required.
Federation Chamber
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Federation Chamber
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Description
The Federation Chamber is the second meeting place of the Australian House of Representatives. It is a wood-panelled meeting room with wooden desks and leather chairs arranged in a U-shape. Seating is provided for 38 members. There are microphones and cameras throughout the room to record speeches when the Federation Chamber is in session.
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