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Chamber audio guides

Listen to historic moments from the chambers.

Hear the House of the Representatives Chamber come alive with the announcement of the end of the Second World War, the controversial dismissal of the Whitlam government, a reflection on women in parliament and a final vote of thanks to those who worked tirelessly for the parliament.

Hear the first radio broadcast, a regal opening of parliament, a maiden speech with a youthful agenda and a rowdy final sitting from the Senate Chamber. 

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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