Simon Letch
Simon Letch is an illustrator and editorial cartoonist for The Sydney Morning Herald and has worked for Fairfax Media for more than 10 years. On his X page he also describes himself as a ‘surfer at Bronte, cook at home’.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
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.
© Copyright 2025 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement