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Gough and Margaret Whitlam clink their glasses with Bob and Hazel Hawke.

Sir William (Billy) McMahon and Lady Sonia McMahon wear black tie at a social event.

Better Halves Tour – FINAL WEEKS

Listen to the stories about the prime ministers' wives.

The Speaker's Room, Old Parliament House, with a bed folded out from a cupboard, covered with white sheets, a pillow and a folded floral quilt..

The families from number 18

A look back at family life in Old Parliament House.

Men and women count and sort green ballot papers on a wooden table in the 1984 election.

Officials in yellow and purple vests count green ballot paper votes on a table in Old Parliament House.

How are votes counted?

The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.

Two women on bikes on a road near the ocean.

'Bike Ride for Peace' bike seat

How many kilometres would you cover for a cause?

A women stands in the Senate Chamber of Old Parliament house.

Exploring Australia's democracy: write to your reps!

Discover who represents you in parliament.

A women stands in the recreated Australian prime minister's office at Old Parliament House.

Exploring Australia's democracy: making change, taking action

You don't have to be prime minister to make change.

A woman stands in the green House of Representatives Chamber at Old Parliament House.

Exploring Australia's democracy: may the honourable member please rise

Discover what qualities make a good leader.

Nine men are gathered, seated around a large table covered with paper documents, with Robert Menzies seated at the head of the table.

War and unity: how Australia governs during a crisis

How crisis impacts governmental choices.

A woman stands in front of a screen with an image of Old Parliament House on it.

Exploring Australia's democracy: report all about it

How can you use media to spread a message and create change?

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Billy Hughes at war

Learn about the First World War, from conscription to peace negotiations.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Conscription during the First World War

Explore the debate with political cartoons, audio and activities.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Billy Hughes political cartoons

Examine four political cartoons from the First World War about Billy Hughes.