Victoria’s Parliament House is one of Australia’s oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. It is a working State Parliament, and is also the building where Australia’s first Federal Parliament met from 1901 until 1927. Free guided tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday, at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:45pm. (Tours for groups of 6 or more are also free, but must be booked in advance) The public galleries in both chambers are open on sitting days for visitors who wish to see Parliament in action. Visitors can book for High Tea or Lunch in Stranger’s Corridor during non-sitting weeks.