Shearer Hall

Shearer Hall is a large multi use space with a stage area.

Ideal for large meetings, lectures, rallies or performance.

BTLC has auditorium seating for 140 - the space can also be configured using hired seating or tables.

300 plus can be accommodated for stand up rally type events.

SEATING: 140 auditorium seats, there is opportunity for more seating or tables and seats from hire company (call for quote) 140 seated or 300 plus standing.

ACCESS: Disabled access from the front of the building off Camp Street

TOILETS: Up one story of steps to the First Floor or down one story of steps to the rear of the building. (Disabled toilet access by going out the front of the building and down the side to the rear toilets)

SERVICES: Heating, 240v AC power provision, 32,000w PA System for live music, microphones, foldback wedges, theatre lighting rig and controller, performance and speech, TV signal point, lectern. (Data/cinema projector, cinema screen, PA, whiteboard etc… on request) Licensed Bar at rear of Hall.

Conference and Training Room

The Downstairs Conference and Training Room is a large, bright and modern room with kitchenette (tea coffee making) and bar facilities. It is comfortable and quiet with heating. It is equipped with whiteboard, television, video and DVD equipment.

SEATING: 24 seats currently in room with tables that can be configured as you need them but normally in a square meeting configuration.

ACCESS: Access down one flight of steps, disabled access down side of building and in rear entrance.

TOILETS: Through rear entrance to building, disabled access to toilets.

SERVICES: Heating, 240v AC power provision, no phone or Ethernet (wireless Internet on request) (Data projector, screen, PA, whiteboard etc… on request) (Tea, Coffee and food facilities available on request)



BTLC Council Chambers

The Second Floor Council Chamber is where the BRTLC meet every month on the second Tuesday and have been doing so since 1888. It is a quiet, intimate and historic space with a raised dais at the front for the Executive to chair meetings from. The windows allow a magnificent view of Ballarat onto Camp Street and down to Sturt Street, right across the heart of the city and it’s other historic buildings.

SEATING: 34 + 4 seats on the dais currently in the room, there is opportunity for more seating but see access issues below.

ACCESS: Two stories of steps to access the Chamber, unfortunately there is no disabled access at this point (BTLC is raising funds for renovations and a lift)

TOILETS: Down one story of steps to the First Floor

SERVICES: Heating, 240v AC power provision, no phone or Ethernet (wireless Internet on request) (Data projector, screen, PA, whiteboard etc… on request)



Meeting and Breakout Rooms

A number of smaller Committee rooms are available on the Ground Floor for meetings and for temporary office space, also for Union Organisers who drop by and need a cuppa and a quiet space to work from.

SEATING: Room 4 (5 - 6 seated)

ACCESS: Access on the Ground Floor from Camp Street entrance, disabled access.

TOILETS: Up one story of steps to the First Floor or down one story of steps to the rear of the building. (Disabled toilet access by going out the front of the building and down the side to the rear toilets)

SERVICES: Heating, 240v AC power provision, phone provision, no Ethernet (wireless Internet on request) (Tea, Coffee and food facilities available on request)



Brief History

From the Eight Hour Committee of 1856, the Early Closing Associations and early Arbitration Legislation, our TLC has been front and centre locally, nationally and internationally.

BRTLC Eureka Flag

The second oldest surviving Southern Cross flag, flown from Trades Hall on the 3rd December 1942 and carried on the Labour Day Marches at times when the story of Eureka was all but forgotten.

1888 Hall Opening

In 1887 the foundation stone was laid for the new Trades Hall building in Camp Street and the building opened in 1888. The building is still used for its intended purpose as the home of Ballarat Unions.