How many seats in total are in Parliament House?

There are 76 senators  and 151 members of the House of Representatives. These 227 positions are sometimes referred to as seats in parliament. To win a seat in the Senate, you must be elected by the voters of your state or territory. To win a seat in the House of Representatives, you must be elected by the voters of your electorate. 

Members sit on green benches with desks. They are listening and working on their devices.

Members working in the House of Representatives

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Members working in the House of Representatives

Members sit on green benches with desks. They are listening and working on their devices.

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Members speaking to each other, listening, reading or working on their devices in the House of Representatives.

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