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An elevated view from above and behind small clusters of people who stand on a wooden pier. They are looking out at a boat that is headed towards the pier. The label reads "The American Fleet in Australia. Rear-Admiral Sperry meeting the Prime Minister (Hon. Alfred Deakin) at St. Kilda." 1908.

Deakin's Great White Gamble

Why PM Deakin invited US battleships to Australian waters in 1908.

On a Knife-Edge: Six other times Australia’s elections were down to the wire

Past Australian elections with very close results.

A painting of a dingo, coloured with red, white and black stripes, riding a stingray on top of a wave.

Artists and activists: The Ongoing Adventures of X and Ray

A spotlight on the Indigenous artist Lin Onus.

'How to vote' card for the Victorian Legislative Council, with a caricature of Percy Feltham with horns wearing a red suit and cape and holding a trident.

On Paper: some election ephemera

The stories election papers can tell.

Close-up of a medal in the shape of an ornate silver star, a red cross with a gold centre and the words S. Gregorius Magnus and a golden figure.

On this day: a Catholic forgives

How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.

A black and white photo of a group of women holding protest signs in 1975. Signs say 'sexism is alive and well in Australia' and 'dress for comfort not style'.

Democracy

How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.

Two desks cluttered with books, pens, staplers, old fashioned 80s computers, and a pinboard covered in papers.

Clip-on earrings, floral arrangements and heritage furniture

Our Interpretation team goes through a fascinating and meticulous process to re-create old rooms.

A group of political t-shirts from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.

Wearing your politics

A look at collection items from political campaigns.

A selection of colourful election campaign badge from the ALP, Liberal party, Greens, Nuclear Disarmament Party and others.

Why wear a badge at election time?

Elections aren’t just about voting.

A terracotta clay bust of Jack Lang, wearing a tie and jacket lapels.

When Jack Lang was dismissed as Premier of New South Wales

A look at the first dismissal of an Australian political leader.

Alf Stafford with the prime minister’s car

Driving Mr Menzies

Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.

Prime Minister Lyons leans across a desk to chat to wharf workers. A briefcase with the initial A.S. is on the desk.

The death of Joe Lyons

What happens when a Prime Minister dies while still holding office?