The Old Parliament House Advisory Council is an advisory body appointed by the responsible Minister. The Advisory Council provides expert advice to the Minister and the Director on matters relevant to the role, functions and activities of Old Parliament House.

On 9 May 2009, Old Parliament House became the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

Chair

Mr William McInnes
Actor and writer

Deputy Chair

The Hon Susan Ryan AO
Former Senator and Minister

Members

Dr Janette Griffin
Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney

The Hon Paul Calvert AO
Former President of the Senate

Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA
Director of the Powerhouse Museum

Professor Kate Darian-Smith
Professor of Australian Studies and History

Ms Sue Mackay
Former Senator and Opposition Senate Whip

Associate Professor Philip Chubb
School of Journalism, Monash University

Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM
Former Senator and Leader of the Australian Democrats