Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Your guide to misinformation and 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.
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