Parliament House, also known as Capital Hill, is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, the legislative body of Australia's federal system of government. The building also houses the core of the executive branch of the Australian Government, and contains the Cabinet room and offices of the Prime Minister and other federal ministers.
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Opened: 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia
Owner: Australian Government
Town or city: Canberra
Country: Australia
Groundbreaking: 18 September 1980 (turning the first sod)
Construction started: 21 January 1981 (earthworks commence)