Books Explaining the News for Kids
Andrew Weldon
4 March 2021
Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
You may also be interested in...
Audio described cartoons
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
1916: Conscription
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The sizzling history of the democracy sausage
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.