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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

When William McMahon became Prime Minister
History

When William McMahon became Prime Minister

A look at the prime ministership of William McMahon.

Vale Faith Bandler
History

Vale Faith Bandler

In remembrance of Faith Bandler AC.

Seven prime ministers who migrated to Australia
History

Seven prime ministers who migrated to Australia

Political participation does not require being born in Australia.

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House
Heritage

Curly conversations: haircuts at Old Parliament House

A spotlight on how politicians looked their best.

Vale Reg Withers
History

Vale Reg Withers

COLLECTION

Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

More than an unassuming piece of campaign material, this matchbook has a story to tell.
Julian Assange supporters' badge

Julian Assange supporters' badge

Wikileaks' Julian Assange is convicted under the US Espionage Act, his supporters see him as a whistleblower.

DEMOCRACY

Defining democracy Australian democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?
Australian democracy Australian democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.