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The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace in the House of Representatives.

The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace.

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The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace.

The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace in the House of Representatives.

David Foote/DPS Auspic

Description

A man wearing a black suit with a white tie and white gloves is walking into a green room. He carries a large gold mace with the crown over his right shoulder. People are walking in behind him.

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The Serjeant-at-Arms is one of the few people, other than members of the House of Representatives, who work in the House of Representatives. There have been 5 female Serjeants-at-Arms in the Australian Parliament.