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MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
An independent Australian website for news, investigations, analysis and opinion across politics, world affairs, business, society and culture.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The start of the election process explained.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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.
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