Based in Melbourne, Pat Hudson is a freelance artist, cartoonist and caricaturist. He has created works for educational organisations, corporates and for private commissions. Hudson's editorial/political cartoons are self-published on social media platforms and have appeared in online publications here and around the world. He is a past winner of the Bald Archy Prize and a prize winner in Rotary Cartoon Awards.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
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.
