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Give someone a call and ask about their life and their favourite things.
The first Australian commemorative coin marked the 1927 opening of Australia's provisional Parliament House.
The significance of the War Precautions Act
Learn how First Nations Australians have created change in their fight for equality.
A look at the extensive career of a Hansard reporter.
Two examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.
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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