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Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
The room where party members worked quietly and debated loudly.
Explore the gardens on either side of Old Parliament House.
This tour showcases the achievements of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
Follow the 11-year long prime ministership of John Howard.
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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