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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

George Reid: not another boring politician
History

George Reid: not another boring politician

The public life of George Reid.

Life of the party – part 1
History

Life of the party – part 1

The role of political parties in Australia

The families from number 18
Heritage

The families from number 18

A look back at family life in Old Parliament House.

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships
History

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships

How some politicians formed unexpected friendships.

Donald Grant – from gaoled Wobbly to elected Senator
History

Donald Grant – from gaoled Wobbly to elected Senator

COLLECTION

Canberra travel posters Canberra travel posters

Canberra travel posters

Beautifully illustrated travel posters were a popular way of attracting potential tourists.
Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

More than an unassuming piece of campaign material, this matchbook has a story to tell.

DEMOCRACY

Australian democracy Defining democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.
Defining democracy Defining democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?