Australia's Founding Documents

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Explore ways to actively participate in democracy.

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Hear the story of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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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.