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Give someone a call and ask about their life and their favourite things.
What happens when a Prime Minister dies while still holding office?
Learn about the importance of telling the truth in reporting the news.
Two examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.
The origin of coalition governments in Australia.
Milestones in the struggle for LGBTI rights in Australia.
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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