Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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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