Centenary Campaign
Help us shape the next 100 years of democracy.
Old Parliament House will mark its centenary on 9 May 2027. The building is now the home of MoAD, the Museum of Australian Democracy, where we share the story of Australia's democracy – how it was built, how it works, and why it matters.
We need your support to conserve and transform the main kitchen into an exhibition and expand MoAD's Democracy in a Box national education program.
Donate today to help shape the next 100 years of democracy.
Centenary Appeals
Make your contribution count by choosing the appeal that matters most to you.
Donate Your Way
All gifts make a difference. Donations over $2 are fully tax deductible. Donations of $50 or more will be acknowledged on our website and in our Annual Report.
Donate $100 for 100 years
Your $100 for 100 years donation will help MoAD deliver meaningful impact across education, heritage, and our storytelling.
Centenary Circle
Become a Centenary Circle donor with a gift of $10,000 or more. In recognition, Centenary Circle donors will be permanently inscribed on our donor boards, and acknowledged on our website and Annual Report. Donations of $10,000 can be made in 1 or 2 payment instalments over 2 years. Contact us to make your Centenary Circle donation.
Contact Us
Annalisa Millar, Head Development, Marketing, Communications and Commercial
Phone: (02) 6270 8123
Email: annalisa.millar@moadoph.gov.au
Chena Ferguson-Briggs, A/g Development Manager
Phone: (02) 6270 8110
Email: chena.fergusonbriggs@moadoph.gov.au
All enquiries can also be emailed to the Development Office via development@moadoph.gov.au
Judy Watts, David Murdoch and Douglas Junor in the Parliament House forecourt on Australia Day, 26 January 1982.
Photograph courtesy of David Murdoch, MoAD Collection
Parliamentary Catering Service staff in the pantry, about 1980s.
Photograph courtesy of Frank Reinpacher, MoAD Collection
The front facade of Parliament House reflected in the fountain at sunrise, 1974.
Photograph courtesy of Barbara Smith, MoAD Collection
Natalie Power and Estelle Muspratt recreating a Mildenhall photograph, looking out from Old Parliament House towards Mount Ainslie, June 2002.
Photograph courtesy of Estelle Muspratt, MoAD Collection
Chefs in the main kitchen at Old Parliament House, about 1940s.
Photograph Betty Hall Collection, National Museum of Australia
Apprentice chef Kathy Cole deep frying in the main kitchen, 1988.
Photograph Robert McFarlane, MoAD Collection
Head chef Jim Barritt-Eyles and staff with banquet fare, about 1950s.
Photograph courtesy of Sheila Barritt-Eyles, MoAD Collection
Queen Elizabeth II opening the third session of the 20th federal parliament, Senate Chamber, 15 February 1954.
Photograph Australian News and Information Bureau, National Archives of Australia
Centenary Campaign Donors
We gratefully thank and acknowledge donors to the Centenary Campaign, including those who would like to remain anonymous.
Centenary Circle – gifts of $10,000 or more
Centenary donors – gifts of $50 or more
Karen Allen
Andrew Blanckensee
Vicki Bourne
Sarah Brasch
In memory of Bob and Pat Buchanan
Chilla Bulbeck
Bradley Chugg
K R Clarry
Sarah Davies AM
Andrea Dragon
Sue and Steve Dyer
Christopher Field
Dennis Patrick Flannery
Gavin Ford
Carolyn Forster OAM and Richard Forster
Judith Gamper
Ian G Giles
Megan Hayes
Nathan Blair Haynes
Meredith Hinchliffe AM
Gary Humphries AO
Claudia Hyles OAM
Kristian Leslie Jacobsen and Evelyn Jacobsen
John Kalokerinos
Terrance Patrick Kearney
Diana Killen
Karen Laing
David Lang
Robert Lundie
Ian Macphee AO
Nicola Mallik
Anita Massih
Sean Thomas Massingham
Tom McIlroy
David Muir AM and Veronica Muir
In memory of Eileen Neal
Brett and Jean Odgers
Philip J Oldfield
Fiona Pacey
Aliya and Robert Porter
Liz Pugh
Graeme Rankin
Niki Savva
Nicholas Schmidt
Reg Hilton Shepherd
Wayne Sheridan
Chris Stephens
Peter Sutton OAM
Peter Braham Taft
Felicity Tepper
Ian and Valerie Thom
John Tooth
Diana Jill Waterhouse
Leonard Wise
Donations in action
Graeme 'Bluey' Thomson collection
Donations to our 2025 Annual Appeal helped us conserve photographs taken by press photographer Graeme 'Bluey' Thomson.
Clerk of the Senate's office
Donations to our 2024 Annual Appeal allowed the Clerk of the Senate's office to be recreated on the day Whitlam's government was dismissed.
OUR PRIME MINISTER PATRONS
We are proudly supported by 5 prime minister patrons. These distinguished leaders amplify the important work MoAD does to encourage all Australians to engage with our democracy.
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