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POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

The families from number 18

The families from number 18

A look back at family life in Old Parliament House.

Breaking up is hard to do: secession in Australia

Breaking up is hard to do: secession in Australia

How Australian states could become more independent.

Life of the party – part 2

Life of the party – part 2

How Australian political parties work for you.

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House

A spotlight on how politicians looked their best.

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships