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Driven by an inquiry approach and critical reflection, we empower young people to become active citizens.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia's government from 1927 to 1988.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Every person can contribute to democracy.
Help us celebrate 100 years of Old Parliament House.
Recreating the Clerk of the Senate's office to evoke 1975.
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.
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