For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
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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