Australia's Public Service - Exhibitions At MoAD

From banking to elections, border control to healthcare, public servants work behind the scenes to keep these systems running.

Through objects and stories, learn how Australia's public service has supported the government of the day.

Plan your visit

A video plays in one of the exhibition rooms.

Some sections of the exhibition are narrow.

There is seating in the video room.

Can board games teach us about democracy and how it works?

Listen to this audio experience while you're in the Changemakers exhibition or at home.

See the Clerk of the Senate's office as it was on the day of the 1975 dismissal.

This tour introduces you to the first women in Australian politics and the challenges they faced.

Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.

Express your ideas and share your opinions by making a mini magazine in this hands-on exhibition.