The Australian Financial Review
The Australian Financial Review is a business-focused daily newspaper covering the current business and economic affairs of Australia and the world.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Australian Financial Review is a business-focused daily newspaper covering the current business and economic affairs of Australia and the world.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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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