The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to The Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.

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Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
Delve into the design of Canberra and explore the role of museums and galleries in a capital city.
We use our imagination and creativity to invent something that might help someone.
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
The Women's Social and Political Union took extreme actions to advance the cause of women's suffrage.
Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.
What made the Watson government notable?
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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