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The Press Gallery at Old Parliament House

Learn about the role of the media in democracy.

This video tells the story of some of the rooms and objects at Old Parliament House and the people who worked there. Visit the Press Gallery at Old Parliament House and see the journalists' busy offices. Hear about the reporter who fell over the gallery rails into the chamber below.

The video encourages students to think about the role of Old Parliament House and the media in the development of our democracy and ends with an activity.