Our place
Explore the values of respect, family (community) and sharing.
The Our place series written by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson explore First Nations' philosophies, covering big ideas in relevant, visually stunning ways.
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The Our place series written by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson explore First Nations' philosophies, covering big ideas in relevant, visually stunning ways.
How preparations in 1926 were made for the opening of Parliament House in 1927.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia's government from 1927 to 1988.
Pocket-sized cylindrical boxes for matches, were popular in Australia and New Zealand in the early 1900s.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
An activity to help students see, connect and grow.
Learn how changes in Australian political leadership compare internationally.
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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