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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

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

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House
Heritage

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House

A spotlight on how politicians looked their best.

Australia vs America – midterm elections and their influence
Democracy

Australia vs America – midterm elections and their influence

What makes Australia's elections unique?

Women in parliament: a global perspective on Australia's lazy lateness
History

Women in parliament: a global perspective on Australia's lazy lateness

How women fought for a place in Australian politics.

Donald Grant – from gaoled Wobbly to elected Senator
History

Donald Grant – from gaoled Wobbly to elected Senator

The fascinating story of Donald Grant.

A fascist sex symbol?
Heritage

A fascist sex symbol?

COLLECTION

Souvenir spoon with commemorative florin Souvenir spoon with commemorative florin

Souvenir spoon with commemorative florin

The first Australian commemorative coin marked the 1927 opening of Australia's provisional Parliament House.
Canberra travel posters

Canberra travel posters

Beautifully illustrated travel posters were a popular way of attracting potential tourists.

DEMOCRACY

Australian democracy Defining democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.
Defining democracy Defining democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?