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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
Explore the lives of First Nations people creating change through STEM.
The Board directs the objectives, strategies and policies followed by Old Parliament House.
A milestone for Australian society.
The way parties choose their leaders is a critical part of the parliamentary system, with basic principles.
Level up students' media literacy skills.
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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