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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

What does a state governor do?
Democracy

What does a state governor do?

A closer look at the role of State Governors in Australia.

The early life of Henry Parkes
History

The early life of Henry Parkes

How young Henry Parkes chose his path in life.

On Paper: some election ephemera
History

On Paper: some election ephemera

The stories election papers can tell.

Why wear a badge at election time?
History

Why wear a badge at election time?

Elections aren’t just about voting.

Moving house
Heritage

Moving house

COLLECTION

First Nations cultural awareness board game: Ngundi Bala-Dhu? First Nations cultural awareness board game: Ngundi Bala-Dhu?

First Nations cultural awareness board game: Ngundi Bala-Dhu?

A board game about First Nations history and culture.

Election! card game

Election! card game

A card game for political tragics.

DEMOCRACY

Australian democracy Defining democracy

Australian democracy

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

Defining democracy

What is democracy?