Audio described cartoons
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions. They are designed for people who are blind or have low vision but can be enjoyed by all visitors.

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In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
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