Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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This colour photograph is taken from behind Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Bowen who is seated beside Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Both are dressed in standard business attire. Other members of Cabinet can be seen sitting around the table although only half of the seats are filled. In the background are a photographer and two cameramen photographing and filming the cabinet meeting.

Reflections of Bob Hawke in Old Parliament House

How Bob Hawke felt about his time as Prime Minister at both houses of parliament.

Westminster Abbey, London, at night from across the Thames River.

Could a post-Brexit Britain learn something from compulsory voting in Australia?

How referendum votes differ between Australia and Britain.

Whitlam and Fraser photographed at a rally in support of the free media.

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships

How some politicians formed unexpected friendships.

A newspaper cartoon with the heading 'Who threw that egg?' depicting a man wearing a suit and pin that reads 'Vote Yes' hit in the yee with an egg labelled '"No" Majority', and child walks away wearing a hat labelled 'Australia'.

Shelling truth to power: five famous eggings from history

The protest practice of 'egging' is not new.

Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, as viewed from across the river, with red double-decker buses and pedestrians crossing the bridge nearby.

What is a vote of no confidence?

Why Australia has the 'vote of no confidence' option.

Edmund Barton in Venice with Jane Barton and others

The strange provenance of the Fairfax collection

Why researching the origins of information matters.

Dr Brendan Nelson, wearing a suit and spotted tie, holding a 'Winfield' cigarette box in one hand and a 'Ratsak' box in the other.

A doctor in the house? Five doctors who served in the Commonwealth Parliament

Politicians who could call themselves 'doctor'.

Photograph of Richard Nixon next to a photograph of Malcolm Turnbull, each addressing an audience in front of microphones.

Leadership spills plague Australian politics, but what does our system protect us from?

Learn how changes in Australian political leadership compare internationally.

The front of a building with signage that reads 'Vote here', 'District #5' and 'District #12'. One person enters the building, whilst two others gather around a box that reads 'Official election ballot drop box'.

Australia vs America – midterm elections and their influence

What makes Australia's elections unique?

Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons walk together through the front door of Old Parliament House, smiling.

Women in parliament: a global perspective on Australia's lazy lateness

How women fought for a place in Australian politics.

A handpainted sign that reads 'When leaving please close windows'

Lost, found and left behind

Discover some of the items that have been unexpectedly discovered in the museum.

A collection of handmade breastplates, decorated with words and colours that reflect modern topics, styles and ideas.

Indigenous women artists: Leah King-Smith and Andrea Fisher

A spotlight on the work of two Indigenous artists.