Australia's Public Service - Exhibitions At MoAD

From banking to elections, border control to healthcare, public servants work behind the scenes to keep these systems running.

Through objects and stories, learn how Australia's public service has supported the government of the day.

Plan your visit

A video plays in one of the exhibition rooms.

Some sections of the exhibition are narrow.

There is seating in the video room.

Listen to historic moments from the chambers.

Try on costumes. Get inspired.

Discover where the debates, drama and business of parliament was broadcast.

A meeting place that's always been the centre of the action.

Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.

Explore the steps we’ve taken to build a uniquely Australian democratic system.