Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
The start of the election process explained.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
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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