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POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

A closer look at the Coat of Arms in the House of Representatives

A closer look at the Coat of Arms in the House of Representatives

When we restored the House of Representatives chamber in 2023, we unearthed surprising stories.

How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life

How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life

Milestones on the journey to an election.

How Billy Hughes lost the 1916 conscription referendum

How Billy Hughes lost the 1916 conscription referendum

A look at the reasons why Australia didn't adopt conscription during the First World War.

How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life

How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life