Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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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