Queensland-born and Melbourne-based Van T Rudd, also known as Van Nishing, is a political street artist, muralist and sculptor who has been producing visual art for 30 years. He has long been fascinated by different methods of creating social and political commentary. He won the 2017 Crichton Award for illustration. Rudd has also run as a political candidate in two federal elections, in 2010 and 2022, for socialist parties.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
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.
