Seven opens new bureau in Parliament House

Modern, purpose-built studio with additional live hosting capabilities

November 11, 2025 -- The Seven Network’s brand-new Parliament House bureau has been officially opened by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra tonight.

The original bureau, which was largely untouched since Parliament House opened in 1987, has undergone a significant transformation – doubling in size through the addition of a neighbouring suite – and now has an expanded studio that is capable of hosting interview programs and live broadcasts when the biggest news breaks in Canberra. 

Among the attendees at the official opening were Treasurer, Jim Chalmers; Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley; Seven West Media Chairman, Kerry Stokes AC; SGH Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Stokes AO; Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard; and Seven’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Ray Kuka.

Seven West Media Chairman, Kerry Stokes AC, said: “Our new Canberra bureau is a powerful statement about our commitment to delivering trusted, agenda-setting journalism from the heart of Australian politics. 

“Canberra is where decisions are made and national conversations begin. With our new bureau, we’re strengthening our ability to break stories, hold power to account and bring Australians closer to the issues that impact their lives every day.”

Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard, said: “Our new bureau represents a major investment in political journalism and our commitment to keeping Australians informed from the centre of national decision-making. 

“It’s a space designed for impact and built for the future. The expansion strengthens Seven’s position as a leader in political reporting, offering enhanced capabilities for live coverage, interviews and in-depth storytelling.”

Seven’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Ray Kuka, said: “The impact of the bureau’s ability to break stories, scrutinise government actions and drive the national agenda is something we’re incredibly proud of at 7NEWS.

“Mark Riley stands as the country’s longest-serving TV political broadcaster. No one delivers insight or asks questions like him – his instincts and the strength of the team he leads set a benchmark in Australian journalism.” 

The official opening was hosted by 7NEWS Political Editor, Mark Riley, who has worked in Parliament House since 1993. The 7NEWS, The West Australian and The Nightly’s Parliament House teams were all in attendance. 

7NEWS Political Editor, Mark Riley, said: “We’re so proud that the best team in Canberra now has the best studio and office facilities to continue bringing our viewers the political news that really matters to them and their families.”

Seven’s investment in the Parliament House bureau follows the opening of a brand-new, purpose-built Melbourne headquarters in May this year, Sydney’s state-of-the-art broadcast centre and an upgraded Brisbane studio – reinforcing the network’s ongoing commitment to news leadership nationwide.

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About the Seven Network

The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media (ASX: SWM), one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The Seven Network alone reaches 17.5 million people a month.

Seven West Media owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; PerthNow; The Nightly; and Streamer. 

The Seven Network is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. 

The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

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