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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
A beloved toy koala gifted to Australia's 100,000th British post-war migrant.
Neville Bonner used this to give his stamp of approval during his time in parliament.
How these women left their mark on Australian democracy.
The fascinating story of Donald Grant.
Students unpack the role of political cartoons, explore techniques and develop their media literacy skills.
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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