Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
Speaks to Australian democracy's deep ties to the United Kingdom.
PlayUP hosts craft activities from 10:30am to 12:30pm every day.
Rainbows in the Senate.
Learn about Adela Pankhurst’s suffrage activism and her mistakes.
Two examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.
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