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When Australia’s voting age was lowered to 18 years.
Explore World War I in Australia from conscription to peace negotiations.
Use this page to find the locations of exhibitions, heritage spaces, the cafe and visitor facilities.
A board game featuring a popular actor.
This rare hammered silver coin represents a foundational idea for the history of parliamentary democracy.
The well-populated story behind the election of a party leader.
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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