03 Speaker's Chair
The Speaker's Chair is located on a platform at one end of the chamber of the House of Representatives. It is the focus of parliamentary meetings and is placed so that the Speaker can see and hear everything that happens in the chamber.
Detailed photo of the Speaker's Chair
The Clerks sit just in front of the Speaker so that the Speaker can consult with the Clerks while Parliament is in session.
The body of the chair is made of Australian grey box timber. The marquetry on the back panel is made of Tasmanian black-hearted sassafras and six types of Australian wattle. The chair was made by Canberra craftsman, David Upfill-Brown.
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Parliamentary Handbook
- Presidents, Deputy Presidents, Speakers and Deputy Speakers
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/handbook/historical/presidents_speakers.htm
More information
House of Representatives Guide to Procedures: 3. The Chamber
http://www.aph.gov.au/house/pubs/gtp/TEXT/GTP_ch03.htm