Who is the Serjeant-at-Arms? How many female Serjeants-at-Arms have there been?

The Serjeant-at-Arms wears a black suit with a white lace tie and white gloves. She is walking into the House of Representatives carrying a large gold mace with the crown over her right shoulder.

The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace

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The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace

The Serjeant-at-Arms wears a black suit with a white lace tie and white gloves. She is walking into the House of Representatives carrying a large gold mace with the crown over her right shoulder.

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Description

The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the gold Mace in the House of Representatives. The Serjeant-at-Arms is leading the Speaker of the House of Representatives into the House. In addition to carrying the Mace, the Serjeant-at-Arms assists with the day-to-day running of the House.

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The Serjeant-at-Arms is a senior officer in the House of Representatives. They assist the House to do its work. This includes maintaining order in the public galleries and delivering messages from the House of Representatives to the Senate. 

The Sergeant-at-Arms is also one of the few people, other than members of the House of Representatives, who work in the House of Representatives.

There have been 6 female Serjeants-at-Arms in the Australian Parliament.