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Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.
Hear the story of Enid Lyons, the first woman member of the House of Representatives.
What happens when a Prime Minister dies while still holding office?
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
These Life Gold Passes allowed retired parliamentarians to travel for free.
How 'pairing' works in Australia's federal parliament.
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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