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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

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

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

Past Australian elections with very close results.

Women in parliament: a global perspective on Australia's lazy lateness
History

Women in parliament: a global perspective on Australia's lazy lateness

How women fought for a place in Australian politics.

Only human – disability in Australian politics (part 2: human rights and human laws)
History

Only human – disability in Australian politics (part 2: human rights and human laws)

How Australian politicians have addressed disability in Parliament.

The Prime Minister’s seat: a case study in sleuthing
History

The Prime Minister’s seat: a case study in sleuthing

How researcher Campbell Rhodes tackled answering a deceptively simple question.

Flags, snags and bags: Putting the finishing touches on the opening of Parliament House
Heritage

Flags, snags and bags: Putting the finishing touches on the opening of Parliament House

COLLECTION

Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

Michael Darby’s campaign matchbook

More than an unassuming piece of campaign material, this matchbook has a story to tell.
Barber's chair

Barber's chair

Not a hair out of place.

DEMOCRACY

Australian democracy Defining democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.
Defining democracy Defining democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?