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Democracy

Democracy

Aretha Brown, a young woman, holds a banner at a protest rally with a fist raised in the air.

Stories

Stories

Black and white image of the front of Old Parliament House with a crowd of people of gathered at the foot of the stairs. The building is white with columns and an Australian flag flies at the top.

Collection

Collection

A close up of a rainbow flag covered in signatures.

POLITICAL CARTOONS

Browse Behind the Lines, our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

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Visitors looking at the framed cartoons on the walls

STORIES

The rise of bee activism – how these humble insects have inspired a mass movement
Your voice

The rise of bee activism – how these humble insects have inspired a mass movement

How influencers, businesses and communities are fighting for bees.

The families from number 18
Heritage

The families from number 18

A look back at family life in Old Parliament House.

Political football
History

Political football

Politicians and their sporting passions.

Referenda and plebiscites – what's the difference?
Democracy

Referenda and plebiscites – what's the difference?

How a referendum compares to a plebiscite.

The Denmans in British Australia: cultured and courteous with nothing to do
History

The Denmans in British Australia: cultured and courteous with nothing to do

COLLECTION

Political chess set by Douglas Pearce Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

Political chess set by Douglas Pearce

A chess set with pieces made to look like federal politicians.

Election! card game

Election! card game

A card game for political tragics.

DEMOCRACY

Defining democracy Australian democracy

Defining democracy

What is democracy?
Australian democracy Australian democracy

Australian democracy

Every democratic society is distinct. The same is true for Australia.