The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.

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The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
The first Australian commemorative coin marked the 1927 opening of Australia's provisional Parliament House.
An activity to help students see, connect and grow.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Educators reflect on how they've empowered students to become leaders.
Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.
The fascinating story of Donald Grant.
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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