Make a difference
Creative activity ideas for young people to support those around them.
This thought-provoking matrix will inspire students to consider how they can support others and create positive change in their home, school or local community.
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This thought-provoking matrix will inspire students to consider how they can support others and create positive change in their home, school or local community.
How the global idea of "One Big Union" challenged Australia's early 20th century governments.
Listen to historic moments from the Senate Chamber.
How a referendum compares to a plebiscite.
A look at how royal commissions are designed to work in Australia.
What makes Australia's elections unique?
One writer's thoughts on the Apology to Indigenous Australians.
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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