Federation Mall

Federation Mall, Parkes.
Federation Mall, Parkes.
Photographed by Dom Northcott.

Federation Mall is the grassed area on the central Land Axis of the Griffin design, between Parliament House and Old Parliament House. Site of protest rallies, social gatherings and events it is the ceremonial and symbolic link between the old and new houses of parliament.

Lined with mature Eucalypts and ceremonial flag poles this area also includes the base of the Commencement Column Foundation Stone and is intersected by the cutting for State Circle. It has been the site of countless protests and vigils since 1988, when Parliament House opened. These have included protests against wars in the Middle East, Afghanistan Ukraine and Israel. First Australians and supporters gathered here to hear the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples. The Australian democratic system includes a citizen’s right to protest peacefully.

 

Federation Mall is a venue for hire but is protected as part of the Parliament House Vista.

Australia Day Live 2019
Australia Day Live 2019
Martin Ollman

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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