High Court of Australia Parkes Place
Parkes Place, Canberra, Canberra, Queensland 2600
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FREE 
Disabled Facilities: Yes
Operating Hours: open to the public from 9.45am - 4.30pm on weekdays and from 12.00pm - 4.00pm on Sundays CONTACTS:
Phone: 02 6270 6811
Email: enquiries@hcourt.gov.au
Visit High Court of Australia Parkes Place
See Australia’s highest court of appeal in a striking building by Lake Burley Griffin that features a seven storey high public hall.
The High Court features three courtrooms and an impressive public hall adorned by murals depicting the development of the Australian nation and its Constitution. Interpreting and upholding the Constitution is one of the important functions of the High Court, together with interpreting federal law and hearing cases appealed from other courts. High Court sittings are open to the public. The building was opened in 1980 and was the result of a national architectural competition.
Bus Nos 2 and 3 from the City Centre will drop you across the road from the High Court fountain and forecourt on weekdays. On weekends access is by routes 934 or 935. The High Court is also close to the lakeside cycle path.
