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A look at the extensive career of a Hansard reporter.
Read about souvenirs from the 1927 opening of Old Parliament House.
Significant Australian handshakes.
From the portraits of our first Prime Ministers, it is apparent than personal grooming has changed remarkably.
Discuss the importance of perspective.
An engaging way to explore democratic concepts with students.
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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