10 fast facts about Australian democracy
An introduction to democracy and why it matters.
Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
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Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
Common terms explained.
Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
More than an unassuming piece of campaign material, this matchbook has a story to tell.
Hear the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and her work towards First Nations rights and freedoms.
The Women's Social and Political Union took extreme actions to advance the cause of women's suffrage.
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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