Media Rules and Filming Applications

Rules for media related activity in Parliament House and its precincts

The Rules for Media Related Activity in Parliament House and Its Precincts, issued by the Presiding Officers in November 2012 (revised November 2016), provide a framework for media-related activity within Parliament House and its precincts and apply to all building occupants and visitors.

Application forms

The application and request forms included in the rules pack are available in Word for download:

Please forward completed forms to DPS Events at events@aph.gov.au.

More information

For more information about these rules, contact:

  • Senate – Usher of the Black Rod's Office, telephone 02 6277 3500

  • House of Representatives – Serjeant-at-Arms' Office, telephone 02 6277 4889

Special conditions apply for large scale filming applications.