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Common terms explained.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
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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