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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.

STORIES

Charley’s choice: the breastplate of Charley, king of Burran
History

Charley’s choice: the breastplate of Charley, king of Burran

How a collection item connects us to voices from the past.

A short history of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy - an indelible reminder of unceded sovereignty
History

A short history of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy - an indelible reminder of unceded sovereignty

Read about the significance of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

Flags, snags and bags: Putting the finishing touches on the opening of Parliament House
Heritage

Flags, snags and bags: Putting the finishing touches on the opening of Parliament House

How preparations were managed for the opening of Old Parliament House in 1927.

The rise of bee activism – how these humble insects have inspired a mass movement
Your voice

The rise of bee activism – how these humble insects have inspired a mass movement

How influencers, businesses and communities are fighting for bees.

Showing up, learning and yarning – Dhani Gilbert on Healing Country
Democracy

Showing up, learning and yarning – Dhani Gilbert on Healing Country

COLLECTION

Political chess set by Douglas Pearce Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

A chess set with pieces made to look like federal politicians.

Julian Assange supporters’ badge

Julian Assange supporters’ badge

From 2006, the website WikiLeaks, and its founder, Julian Assange posted leaked government documents.

DEMOCRACY

Defining democracy Australian democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?
Australian democracy Australian democracy

Australian democracy

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