Simon Letch
Simon Letch is an illustrator and editorial cartoonist for The Sydney Morning Herald and has worked for Fairfax Media for more than 10 years. On his X page he also describes himself as a ‘surfer at Bronte, cook at home’.
Simon Letch is an illustrator and editorial cartoonist for The Sydney Morning Herald and has worked for Fairfax Media for more than 10 years. On his X page he also describes himself as a ‘surfer at Bronte, cook at home’.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
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
