Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Gough Whitlam talks into multiple microphones on the steps of Old Parliament House.

Remembering the Dismissal

One journalist's personal connection with the Dismissal.

Dr Herbert Evatt sits next to Anthony Eden, reading through typed paper documents, at a table with a glass jug of iced water, and a nameplate labelled 'Australia'.

Establishing the United Nations

A look at the formation of the United Nations.

Detail of William Hughes walks down the street wearing a hat and three-piece suit, smoking a cigarette.

What does one do after leaving the top job?

A look at the post-office decisions of past Australian Prime Ministers.

A pile of green ballot papers with two names listed: HAWKE and KEATING.

Leadership spills: nothing new to history

How leadership can change in Australian politics.

A poster for Stonewall Week 1981 shows two women wearing scout uniforms under the title 'Be prepared', and the accompanying text reads 'A time for cultural, social and political activities for the Gay communities', 'March for Gay rights June 27'.

The decriminalisation of homosexuality

A milestone for Australian society.

A Labor how-to-vote card for the Monash province by-election, with a '1' next to 'Peagram, H.J.'

By-elections in Australia

How by-elections work.

An excerpt from a how to vote card from the 1944 referendum on post-war reconstruction and democratic rights.

Referenda and plebiscites – what's the difference?

How a referendum compares to a plebiscite.

A group of people in black T-shirts with illustrations of prime ministers on them wave from a white terrace balcony.

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Dr Herbert Evatt sits next to Anthony Eden, reading through typed paper documents, at a table with a glass jug of iced water, and a nameplate labelled 'Australia'.

Dr Evatt Goes to San Francisco

How the United Nations was formed.

A silk handkerchief, with an ornate patterned border, and an illustration depicting a man being eaten alive by rats whilst a circle of green money bags dances in a ring.

A peep behind the hankie

Symbols of power in your pocket.

Letter written by Henry Parkes

The early life of Henry Parkes

How young Henry Parkes chose his path in life.

A parade marches in front of Parliament House.

Exploring the War Precautions Act

The significance of the War Precautions Act