The freshmen of the new Parliament are in Canberra this week for a seminar on the procedural and administrative aspects of their new jobs.

But what else do they need to know about life on Capital Hill?

Here's 11 tips from the ABC's Parliament House bureau that should keep them out of trouble.

1. Avoid any awkward 'Don't you know who I am?' moments.

Be nice to the security guards and get a pass, even though you don't need one.

And don't let that phrase ever pass your lips.

2. If you get lost in the dim and sprawling basement...

Follow the green line on the floor to get back to the Reps side of the building. For Senators it's the red line.

3. It might be a big building...

But even if you try very hard you can't hide anything. You will be found out. Better not to try in the first place.

A security guard shines a light inside the 'cathedral', a massive vault underneath Parliament House. ( AAP: Lukas Coch )

4. If you need a coffee, head to Aussies cafe.

But beware the staffer ahead of you ordering 30 lattes for a minister's office.

You can avoid that queue by joining the queues of people doing the same at the staff cafeteria, aka the Trough.

Or try the coffee cart at the southern end of the Press Gallery.

5. Stick to the members-only times at the gym.

That will let you avoid sweaty contact with staffers, press and any of the other 2,000 people who work in the House.

And, as with any swimming pool, the 25-metre pool at Parliament House is not for the body conscious or the squeamish.

6. Watch out for the currawongs and magpies in the courtyards.

They will swoop on your relaxing snack in the sun.

And during bogong moth season - which is now - zip up any bags, close any food containers and don't stand around gawping too much. You risk invasion.

A bogong moth flies inside Parliament House on its annual migration from Queensland to the Snowy Mountains. ( AAP: Lukas Coch )

7. Select a cross-party 'club' to join.

There is a "Parliamentary Friends of ..." group for just about anything.

8. Don't take any happy-snaps in the Chamber...

Even funny ones of your colleagues asleep. You risk the wrath of the Serjeant-at-Arms.

However, tweeting from the chamber is almost de rigueur these days. Just don't tweet a photo.

9. Start jostling for a table and selecting a frock/novelty bow-tie now for next year's Midwinter Ball.

You will want to go.

And if you do get to go to Parliament's night of nights, remember do not grope/abuse anyone.

The Press Gallery hosts the event.

Julia Gillard and Tim Mathieson at the Midwinter Ball. ( AAP: Alan Porritt )

10. If you get drunk and are stuck in one of the disabled toilets...

Remember that the door slides open.

It will not push or pull open no matter how hard you try.

11. When in doubt on any of the above, check with the Leader's office.

In fact, this goes for anything at all, ever.