# Event Details - **Event Name**: IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:15 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the story of Federation and its lasting impact with the Hon. Bob Carr, former NSW Premier and Foreign Minister.About this EventJoin the Hon. Bob Carr, former NSW Premier and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, for an engaging conversation exploring the ideas, personalities and compromises that brought six separate colonies together to form the Commonwealth of Australia.More than 125 years after Federation, many of the questions debated by the Federation generation remain relevant today. How should power be shared between state and federal governments? What unites Australians? And how can democratic institutions respond to a changing world?Drawing on his passion for Australian history and decades of political experience, Bob Carr will unpack the movement for Federation, the creation of the Australian Constitution, and the leaders who helped shape the nation.This special Parliament Unpacked event will explore why the colonies chose Federation, the challenges of nation-building, and how the debates of the 1890s continue to influence Australia's political system today.Whether you're a history enthusiast, educator or curious citizen, Making Australia offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant moments in Australia's history and what it can teach us about leadership, compromise and democracy in the twenty-first century.When: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 6:00pm – 7:15pmWhere: Theatrette, NSW Parliament.Subscribe to the NSW Parliaments Events Newsletter to be the first to hear about our upcoming events.Continue your experience at Strangers' Restaurant. Bookings essential.If you have accessibly requirements or need further information to help plan your visit, please contact communityengagement@parliament.nsw.gov.au. We are here to help. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/in-person-bob-carr-making-australia-parliament-unpacked/100001998471910281 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Door Time: 5:30 PM - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Location: NSW Parliament House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: NSW Parliament House - **lat**: -33.867426 - **long**: 151.2126338 - **full address**: NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3cf8bdeedf76745aada076154213ef8f78b952f3f2be7e810eea7c018ae5542b-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787609776 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked being held? - **A:** IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:15 pm at NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked? - **A:** IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked is organized by Parliament of NSW. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IN PERSON Bob Carr: Making Australia, Parliament Unpacked is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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