The Advertiser
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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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