Michael Leunig is an Australian cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet. His commentary on political, cultural and emotional life spans more than 50 years. He often explores the idea of an innocent and sacred personal world and the fragile ecosystem of human nature and its relationship to the wider natural world. His newspaper work appeared regularly in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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.
