A 1297 copy of Magna Carta, purchased by the Australian government in 1952, is on display in nearby Parliament House, Canberra. The monument was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Australia John Howard in 2000 prior to the centenary of federation in 2001. Magna Carta Place is located on a semicircular network of roads consisting of King George Terrace, Queen Victoria Terrace and Langton Crescent.
A significant copy of the Magna Carta from 1297, acquired by the Australian government in 1952, is on display in Parliament House, Canberra. The monument was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Australia John Howard in 2000 to mark the country's centenary of federation in 2001. Located nearby is Magna Carta Place, situated on a circular road network consisting of King George Terrace, Queen Victoria Terrace and Langton Crescent.