Bubble Wrap

Andrew Dyson
COVID puppies were all the rage in 2020. Twelve months on, some of the novelty — both of the pandemic and the puppies — had started to wear thin.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
COVID puppies were all the rage in 2020. Twelve months on, some of the novelty — both of the pandemic and the puppies — had started to wear thin.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
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