Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Detail of a black and white thumbnail image of unionists Thomas Moor, Donald Grant, John B King and Bob Besant.

The Sydney Twelve — treason, conspiracy and conscription in Australia 1916

How the global idea of "One Big Union" challenged Australia's early 20th century governments.

Donald Grant (on the right) smiling and speaking with another man, both wearing wide-brimmed hats and three-piece suits.

Donald Grant – from gaoled Wobbly to elected Senator

The fascinating story of Donald Grant.

In this black and white photograph Prime Minister Harrold Holt sits at the timber desk made in 1926. Holt is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and tie and is leaning on the desk while he writes. The desk has fine carved panels with a geometric detailing on the corners. The surface of the desk is cluttered with stacks of documents and a telephone. On the glass-fronted cabinets in the background are a number of framed photographic portraits.

On This Day: a plot to kill Harold Holt?

How the police intercepted a threat against the Prime Minister.

Round stickers depicting the US flag's stars and stripes, with the words 'I voted'.

An Australian guide to American elections

How elections are run in America.

Sketch of a pie engraved with the words 'Hughes' Promises' and the caption 'Like piecrust - made to be broken'.

How Billy Hughes lost the 1916 conscription referendum

A look at the reasons why Australia didn't adopt conscription during the First World War.

Prime Minister Hughes being held up by a crowd of returning soldiers in a busy street.

Conscription 1916: Who were the Maltese ‘children of Billy Hughes’?

A look at an immigration controversy during Billy Hughes' prime ministership.

Two PlayUP facilitators hold up a poster with Australian animals.

Make binoculars and nature exploration bags

Learn about looking after the environment and the places we live.

Two PlayUP facilitators stand behind a table covered in craft supplies.

Make a tentacled sea creature

Learn about our oceans.

Governor-General Denman, Prime Minister Fisher, Lady Denman and King O'Malley stand on a commemorative stone. British and Australian flags are the in background, with a large crowd behind.

The Denmans in British Australia: cultured and courteous with nothing to do

The experience of Australia's fifth Governor General.

A PlayUp facilitator uses a texta on a piece of paper.

Make a microphone and video camera

Learn about the importance of telling the truth in reporting the news.

Two PlayUP facilitators stand behind a table with craft supplies.

Make a photo frame

How we can make everyone feel welcome?

A PlayUP facilitator stands behind a table covered in craft supplies.

Make a fabulous moving fish

Learn about how we can look after fish sustainably.