The Australia Institute
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MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
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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