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    Page 5 of 5 — Latest articles

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    Wed 26 May 2010

    Involvement or intrusion: Where is the line for our Government?

    The second event in our Uncensored Conversations speaker series was held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 27 May 2010.

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    Wed 26 May 2010

    Immigration, asylum seekers and refugees: What is the real impact?

    The first event in our Uncensored Conversations speaker series, was held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 11 May 2010.

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    Wed 5 May 2010

    Uncensored Conversations: Boat people, the F-bomb and political power

    Uncensored Conversations is a speaker series that could only take place in a true democracy. In May and June 2010, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will host a forum that will see well-known Australians share their thoughts on the hottest topics shaping our democracy. Limited seats. Register now.

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    Wed 11 Nov 2009

    The Dismissal: 34th Anniversary

    On 15 November, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will be holding the second of our interactive role playing tours, reconstructing the final hours of the Whitlam government by retracing the steps of the key players.

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    Fri 22 May 2009

    Weekend of celebrations as Museum of Australian Democracy launched

    The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House opened on the weekend of 9 May 2009.

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    Tue 28 Apr 2009

    Well-known Australians revealed to debate the topic most on Australia’s mind

    Steve Cannane, Tracey Spicer, Jeffery Robertson and Bianca Dye will be debating Does ‘work/life balance’ exist for Australians today?

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    Fri 24 Apr 2009

    Opening of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

    The official opening of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will be from 11.00am – 11.30am on 9 May on the front steps of Old Parliament House.

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    Thu 19 Feb 2009

    Old Parliament House becomes an Australian-first museum

    Scheduled to open on 9 May 2009, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House will be Australia’s first museum dedicated to telling the story of our democracy

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    Fri 6 Feb 2009

    Australia’s first Citizens’ Parliament

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    Fri 21 Nov 2008

    Centenary of the Fisher Government—PM’s speech

    One hundred years on, it’s time we gave Andrew Fisher his due recognition. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd marked the centenary of the first Fisher Labor government on 13 November.

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    Tue 21 Oct 2008

    Making History documentaries on ABC1

    A series of documentaries commissioned by Screen Australia will premiere soon on ABC1

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    Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

    18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

    PO Box 3934
    Manuka ACT 2603

    Open daily 9am - 5pm
    Final session commences at 4pm each day

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