Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Dr Evatt is flanked by two assistants as he enters the Petrov Royal Commission in Darlinghurst. Men are walking nearby, with a man standing with a camera recording them.

What's so 'royal' about a royal commission, and what are they, anyway?

Why does Australia have Royal Commissions?

On a Knife-Edge: Six other times Australia’s elections were down to the wire

Past Australian elections with very close results.

A painting of a dingo, coloured with red, white and black stripes, riding a stingray on top of a wave.

Artists and activists: The Ongoing Adventures of X and Ray

A spotlight on the Indigenous artist Lin Onus.

Four Australian Electorial Commission staff sit in a row at a long table wearing face masks and purple vests, and people are lined up, one in front of each staff member, to collect their ballots.

How does an election work? Part 3 – rock the vote

What makes polling day an Australian democratic institution?

'How to vote' card for the Victorian Legislative Council, with a caricature of Percy Feltham with horns wearing a red suit and cape and holding a trident.

On Paper: some election ephemera

The stories election papers can tell.

Close-up of a medal in the shape of an ornate silver star, a red cross with a gold centre and the words S. Gregorius Magnus and a golden figure.

On this day: a Catholic forgives

How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.

A black and white photo of a group of women holding protest signs in 1975. Signs say 'sexism is alive and well in Australia' and 'dress for comfort not style'.

Democracy

How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.

Campaign leaflet for Labor candidate Barry Cohen

How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life

Milestones on the journey to an election.

Two desks cluttered with books, pens, staplers, old fashioned 80s computers, and a pinboard covered in papers.

Clip-on earrings, floral arrangements and heritage furniture

Our Interpretation team goes through a fascinating and meticulous process to re-create old rooms.

A group of political t-shirts from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.

Wearing your politics

A look at collection items from political campaigns.

A selection of colourful election campaign badge from the ALP, Liberal party, Greens, Nuclear Disarmament Party and others.

Why wear a badge at election time?

Elections aren’t just about voting.

A terracotta clay bust of Jack Lang, wearing a tie and jacket lapels.

When Jack Lang was dismissed as Premier of New South Wales

A look at the first dismissal of an Australian political leader.