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Politicians who could call themselves 'doctor'.
Father of Federation and newspaper man.
Students reflect on their learnings from Democracy in a Box.
Our Interpretation team goes through a fascinating and meticulous process to re-create old rooms.
Tells the stories of Old Parliament House from a First Nations perspective.
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
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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