National Parliament House, Port Moresby

Parliament building

National Parliament House, Port Moresby

Former names| House of Assembly Building of Papua and New Guinea (1964–1975)
Alternative names|

* Parliament House, Port Moresby
* National Parliament Building, Port Moresby

General information
Address| P.O. Parliament House, Waigani[1]
Town or city| Port Moresby, National Capital District
Country| Papua New Guinea
Coordinates| 9°25′41″S 147°11′30″E﻿ / ﻿9.42806°S 147.19167°E﻿ / -9.42806; 147.19167
Opened| 8 August 1984
Owner|

* Government of Papua New Guinea (since 1975)
* Government of Australia (1964–1975)

Height
Architectural| Melanesian
Website
parliament.gov.pg

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The National Parliament House, Port Moresby or the National Parliament Building in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, is home to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

## Foundation

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The Papua and New Guinea House of Assembly seated between 1964 and 1975 in a building in downtown Port Moresby that was previously used as a hospital.[2] The National Parliament Building was officially opened by Prince Charles on 8 August 1984.[2] The old building was demolished and it is currently being redeveloped as a Political History museum and library.[2]

The National Parliament Building is adjacent to the Supreme Court Buildings.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "Building and Precincts Division". parliament.gov.pg. National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.
2. ^ a b c d "About Our Parliament". parliament.gov.pg. National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

## External links

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* Official website

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