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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

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

George Reid: not another boring politician
History

George Reid: not another boring politician

The public life of George Reid.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
History

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

The role of CHOGM for Commonwealth governments.

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

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.

Wearing your politics
History

Wearing your politics

A look at collection items from political campaigns.

Transition of power – what’s the difference between Australia and the United States?
Democracy

Transition of power – what’s the difference between Australia and the United States?

COLLECTION

Prime minister's desk Prime minister's desk

Prime minister's desk

An expanse of desktop.
Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

A chess set with pieces made to look like federal politicians.

DEMOCRACY

Australian democracy Defining democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.
Defining democracy Defining democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?