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Is democracy in crisis?

Our new exhibition Democracy. Are you in? explores increasing levels of dissatisfaction, and decreasing levels of trust in our politicians and democratic institutions. Worldwide, there are now more regimes than there are democracies. Australia’s is one of the best in the world but we can’t be complacent – imagine life without it. 

Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Let's talk

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This conversation may make you uncomfortable. But we need to have it.
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For future’s sake…
13 minute read

For future’s sake…

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Renewing democracy
14 minute read

Renewing democracy

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Why Grey Australians no longer trust their politicians
7 minute read

Why Grey Australians no longer trust their politicians

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Why we need to do the federal budget differently
6 minute read

Why we need to do the federal budget differently


Let's act

More profiles →
We’re not waiting for yesterday’s leaders to solve tomorrow’s problems.

Aretha Brown

“I am an activist because I know I am supposed to…

Georgie Stone

"Don't be afraid to be who you are…

Phillip Thompson

“I want to grow awareness in veterans’ mental health…

Malala Yousafzai

"Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most…


If you’re an activist or influencer and want to be featured let us know.


The data

Findings around trust and democratic satisfaction come from research conducted by the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) at the University of Canberra.

  • The Power of One Voice - Power, Powerlessness and Australian Democracy (PDF, 2.9mb)
  • How Australians Imagine Their Democracy: The "Power of Us" (PDF, 5mb)
  • Democracy 100 You Can Make a Difference. Towards a Charter For Australian Democracy? (PDF, 3.9mb)
  • Democracy Index 2017. Free Speech Under Attack (PDF, 1.6mb)
  • Globally, Broad Support for Representative and Direct Democracy (PDF, 500kb)
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

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Manuka ACT 2603

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