For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The powers and duties of the governor-general 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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