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POLITICAL CARTOONS
Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.
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STORIES
The history of facial hair and politics
From the portraits of our first Prime Ministers, it is apparent than personal grooming has changed remarkably.
Why do we have elections anyway?
Find out why you are required to vote in free, democratic elections.
Flags, snags and bags: Putting the finishing touches on the opening of Parliament House
How preparations were managed for the opening of Old Parliament House in 1927.
COLLECTION
Wig formerly worn by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Wig formerly worn by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
A symbol of impartiality in parliament.
