Who to contact
The Events Coordinator
National Capital Authority
GPO Box 373
CANBERRA ACT 2601
- Ph: 02 6272 2888
Fax: 02 6247 1875
Email: events@natcap.gov.au
The NCA can help:
- ensure your arrangements do not clash with other planned activities;
- arrange any necessary closures of roads or public places;
- adjust land maintenance programs, including irrigation and mowing; and
- arrange access to utilities such as electricity, water, rubbish bins and public toilets.
You must have written approval from the NCA before erecting any structures on National Land. This includes the land in the Parliamentary Zone and in the diplomatic areas of Yarralumla, Deakin, O’Malley, Forrest and Red Hill. The NCA also manages Lake Burley Griffin.
Australian Federal Police
- Intelligence Protection Tel: (02) 6275 7402
After hours: Police Communications Tel: (02) 6256 7777
You should contact the Australian Federal Police when planning a protest. The Police can provide advice on, and assistance with safety and security matters and traffic controls.
Parliament House Security Controller
- Parliament House
Tel: (02) 6277 5855
Tel: (02) 6277 5999 (AH)
Fax: (02) 6277 5726
You should contact the Security Controller before using land within the Parliamentary Precincts. The map is shown here.
Canberra Urban Parks and Places
- Tel: (02) 6207 0494 or 13 2281
Fax: (02) 6207 6872
The ACT Government is responsible for managing the land outside the national areas. To discuss the use of unleased Territory land, contact the above telephone numbers.
Roads ACT
- Tel: (02) 6207 6601
Fax: (02) 6207 6872
You should advise ACT Roads if you wish to organise a march using public roads. The ACT Government is responsible for roads in the ACT, which are outside the national areas. ACT Roads can provide assistance with road closures and traffic management.
Translating and Interpreter Service
- Ph: 13 1450
For assistance with translation and interpreting, the Service operates 24 hours each day.