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These artists use embroidery to make change.
Think about ways we can show we care for others.
1910: Parliament exceeded its 'use by date'
How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.
Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
Royal responsibilities and how Elizabeth II performed some of them.
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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