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EVER wondered what kind of hair lacquer Colin Barnett uses?

How often parliamentary speaker Michael Sutherland strokes his gavel in chambers?

These and less frivolous questions will be answered on Heritage Perth’s free tour “Connecting People, the law and parliament”, which starts next month.

The hour-long walk—exploring the history of WA’s judiciary, local government and parliament—includes a tour of parliament and a live debate in chambers, where Mr Sutherland will be keeping the house in order.

“We are always looking at more ways to get the community involved with parliament,” the Mt Lawley MP says.

“It is one of WA’s main civic buildings and it is host to an average of 40,000 visitors per year.

“Over the past year we established a dedicated area for school students in the courtyard with a shade sail, held public open days, and had school tours for 16,000 students.”

The tour will also explore the origins of the WA parliamentary system and the role of the Black Rod and the mace.

Connecting People, the Law and the Parliament  is on February 18 and 19.

Visit http://www.heritageperth.com to book.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK