Australia's Public Service: For the Government of the Day explores the inner workings of the public service through and exhibition of objects and stories.

Knowing how Australia’s democracy works is vital for making change. This exhibition takes you back to the basics and brings them to life.

Explore voting rights throughout history in the Value Your Vote room. See the 3 levels of government reimagined as a wall-sized 3D sculpture. Have your say fridge magnet poetry-style.

A group of visitors gather in front of a wall with a large blue installation that looks like the plastic pieces of a board game.

A woman standing with a boy and a girl points to a glass case with a boomerang with the words no racism in the constitution on it.

Plan your visit

This exhibition has low lighting.

There is an AUSLAN interpreted video with closed captioning.

There are multiple videos in this exhibition.

There are interactive video screens and an interactive wall installation with buttons you can press.

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