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The way parties choose their leaders is a critical part of the parliamentary system, with basic principles.
Find our strategic and corporate plans, policies and reporting.
Educators reflect on how they've empowered students to become leaders.
The Women's Social and Political Union took extreme actions to advance the cause of women's suffrage.
How preparations were managed for the opening of Old Parliament House in 1927.
Discover traditions, connect with people who made change and consider the important role of young people.
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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