Australian Socialist
Australian Socialist is a progressive, independent, Marxist journal of ideas, analysis and discussion.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Australian Socialist is a progressive, independent, Marxist journal of ideas, analysis and discussion.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
False information from ancient times to the present.
The start of the election process explained.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
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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