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  • Legislative Council Chamber, Queensland Parliament House - Parliamentary Annexe, Alice Street, Brisbane
  • 19th March 2022 - 19th March 2022
  • 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seminar-centenary-of-the-abolition-of-the-queensland-legislative-council-tickets-207645582527
  • $38.01 - $64.39

Centenary of the Abolition of the Legislative Council

A joint seminar between The Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Queensland Parliament to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the abolition of the Legislative Council, followed by an optional lunch*.

Speakers and Program:

  • Mrs Lynne Armstrong Setting the Scene
  • Dr Denver Beanland AM Who’s who in the Chamber 1860-1910
  • Emeritus Prof Kay Saunders AO The Beginning of the End
  • Prof Gerard Carney Constitutional Battles – Resistance and Reform
  • Mr Neil Laurie Life After

Tickets are strictly limited. Bookings and pre-payments are essential.

*An optional lunch in Strangers’ Dining Room is also available to pre-purchase. Lunch includes an alternate drop main course, dessert, drink on arrival and tea and coffee.


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