The wonder of Winsome
Explore curiosity and asking questions.
The wonder of Winsome, written by Kath Murdoch with illustrations by Sharyn Madder, tells the story of a child full of curiosity and questions.

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The wonder of Winsome, written by Kath Murdoch with illustrations by Sharyn Madder, tells the story of a child full of curiosity and questions.
Hansard is the official record of the proceedings of Parliament.
Our educator-led onsite programs for K-12 explore media literacy, civic participation and student voice.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
How some politicians formed unexpected friendships.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
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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