Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
The start of the election process explained.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
© Copyright 2026 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement
