Experience the beautiful sound of more than 80 voices as they fill King’s Hall and the House of Representatives Chamber at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. The Museum of Australian Democracy is proud to present A Chorus of Women’s production of The Gifts of the Furies.
A Chorus of Women are a Canberra-based group with a history of giving voice to community concerns. During Floriade, they will be joined by some of the city’s most accomplished soloists, and instrumentalists and a large Chorus of Citizens that includes the ABC 666 Community Choir, for three spe…
The third and final event of our Uncensored Conversations, ‘Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we?’ was held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 15 June 2010. Three members of Sydney hip hop group, The Herd, shared their thoughts alongside Professor Dr Julianne Schultz. Event podcast
Download the podcasts of the final event, Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we? held on 15 June, 2010.
Introduction
Julianne Schultz talk
Julianne Schultz - questions and answers
The Herd talk
General questions and answers
The Herd have used music as an outlet to express their…
The second of our Uncensored Conversations, ‘Involvement or intrusion: Where is the line for our Government?’ was held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 27 May 2010, and featured a conversation with Tim Costello and Stephen Kenny. Event podcast
Download the podcasts of the second event, Involvement or intrusion: Where is the line for our Government? held on 27 May, 2010.
Introduction
Stephen Kenny talk
Stephen Kenny - questions and answers
Tim Costello talk
Tim Costello - questions and answers
General questions and answers
As Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, Tim has been…
The first event, ‘Immigration, asylum seekers and refugees: What is the real impact?’ was held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 11 May 2010. It delved into the personal experiences of Les Murray and Abdalla Ahmed. Event podcast
Download the podcasts of the first event, Immigration, asylum seekers and refugees: What is the real impact? held on 11 May, 2010.
Introduction
Les Murray talk
Les Murray - questions and answers
Abdalla Ahmed talk
Abdalla Ahmed - questions and answers
General questions and answers
Les Murray is well-known as a leading soccer commentator, however few Aus…
Uncensored Conversations is a speaker series that could only take place in a true democracy. In May and June 2010, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will host a forum that will see well-known Australians share their thoughts on the hottest topics shaping our democracy. The topics are:
Immigration, asylum seekers and refugees: What is the real impact? (11 May)
Involvement or intrusion: Where is the line for our Government? (27 May)
Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we? (15 June)
Seats are limited: reserve your free tickets now by email
The Uncensored Conversations forums are free events and registration…
The 11th of November sees the 34th anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government in 1975. On 15 November, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will be holding the second of our interactive role playing tours, reconstructing the final hours of the Whitlam government by retracing the steps of the key players. The events leading up to the dismissal of the Labor Government in 1975 and the subsequent landslide victory of the Liberal-Country Coalition parties in the election of 13 December were played out in the corridors, offices and chambers of Old Parliament House—the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament…
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House opened on the weekend of 9 May 2009 in Canberra. It’s the first and only museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of our democracy. The new Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will connect Australians with more than 2000 years of history and heritage within a network of exhibitions that will trace democracy from its earliest origins through the stories of real people using their voice to achieve extraordinary things. The Museum was opened by the the last prime minister to serve in the House - the Hon RJL Hawke AC. He was joined by Chairman of the Advisory…
The votes have now been tallied and the results are in. You’ve told us ‘what’s on your mind’ Australia! Steve Cannane, Tracey Spicer, Jeffery Robertson and Bianca Dye will be debating the topic Does ‘work/life balance’ exist for Australians today? In the spirit of democracy, What’s on your mind? is about inviting everyday Australians to have a say on the issues that affect us all. The chosen topic will be discussed in a national public forum at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, in the House of Representatives Chamber on Friday 8 May from 11.00am to 12.00pm.
The debate will be hosted by comedian and presenter James…
On 9 May 2009, the new Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House opens as Australia’s first museum dedicated to telling the story of our democracy. The official opening will be from 11.00am – 11.30am on the front steps of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes, Canberra.
Program of events
9.30am –11.00am: Breakfast Concert (front steps)
Concert featuring John Williamson, Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach, Lisa Keane Trio
Five choirs singing songs of influence and pride: Sing Australia, Worldly Goods, Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire, Voices of Ainslie and Woden Valley Youth Choir
Free…
On 18 February, 2009, Special Minister of State, Senator John Faulkner announced that Australia’s much loved heritage-listed landmark, Old Parliament House, will become the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Scheduled to open on 9 May 2009, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will be Australia’s first museum dedicated to telling the story of our democracy and aims to encourage Australians to understand and participate in our democracy. Visitors will be able to celebrate, debate and experience the past, present and future of Australian democracy.
“We’re excited to reveal that the Museum of Australian…
