Beyond the gate of the House of Representatives Garden adjacent to the Old Parliament House is this rectangular fountain with twelve water jets. It was created in 2003 to celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage in Australia. The Commonwealth Franchise Act of 1902 not only allowed women to vote but also to be voted into Parliament. Listed along the fountain’s borders are highlights of their parliamentary accomplishments. The Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Commemorative Fountain was designed by Cate Riley and Andrew Smith. The extensive mosaic work was performed by Mary Stuart.
