Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Two desks cluttered with books, pens, staplers, old fashioned 80s computers, and a pinboard covered in papers.

Clip-on earrings, floral arrangements and heritage furniture

Our Interpretation team goes through a fascinating and meticulous process to re-create old rooms.

A group of political t-shirts from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.

Wearing your politics

A look at collection items from political campaigns.

A selection of colourful election campaign badge from the ALP, Liberal party, Greens, Nuclear Disarmament Party and others.

Why wear a badge at election time?

Elections aren’t just about voting.

A terracotta clay bust of Jack Lang, wearing a tie and jacket lapels.

When Jack Lang was dismissed as Premier of New South Wales

A look at the first dismissal of an Australian political leader.

Alf Stafford with the prime minister’s car

Driving Mr Menzies

Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.

Prime Minister Lyons leans across a desk to chat to wharf workers. A briefcase with the initial A.S. is on the desk.

The death of Joe Lyons

What happens when a Prime Minister dies while still holding office?

A senate ballot paper, with party names above the line and candidate names below the line, with a box next to each name.

Below the line: how Australia's voting system has changed

Australia's democracy is not static.

A boy and girl sit on a stool looking up at artworks from Jack Green.

Contact us

Do you have questions or feedback for us?

A relaxed Gough Whitlam and a smiling Patricia Amphlett posing together in t-shirts emblazoned with the words ‘It’s time’.

Lowering the voting age

When Australia’s voting age was lowered to 18 years.

Billy McMahon and the Duke of Edinburgh are either side of McMahon's wife. They are all formally dressed.

When William McMahon became Prime Minister

A look at the prime ministership of William McMahon.

Two women talk to each other in a queue in King's Hall.

Policies and plans

Our looking for after our visitors, employees and business.

Caricature of Alfred Deakin, wearing a formal suit and white bow tie, white waist coat and black coat with tails, looking out past an outstretched right arm.

Time’s Up: When Parliament expired

1910: Parliament exceeded its 'use by date'