The Advertiser
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
Common terms explained.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
False information from ancient times to the present.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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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