News updates
All media releases relating to “What’s on your mind?” are listed below. For further media information please email Melanie Burr or call (02) 8281 3864, email Lyndsey Gordon or call (02) 8281 3839.
Media Releases
Museum of Australian Democracy opens at Old Parliament House
9 May 2009
The first and only museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of our democracy will open this weekend with the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
Steve Cannane and Bianca Dye winners of the first MoAD debate
8 May 2009
Steve Cannane and Bianca Dye were named the winning debaters after successfully arguing “work / life balance doesn’t exist for Australians today” beating Tracey Spicer and Jeffrey Robertson.
Personalities and topic revealed for national debate
28 Apr 2009
Four well-known Australians revealed to debate the topic most on Australia’s mind. Australia’s leading comedian and presenter, James O’Loghlin will be hosting the debate around “Does ‘work/life balance’ exist for Australians today?”
Old Parliament House becomes an Australian-first Museum
18 Feb 2009
Special Minister of State, Senator John Faulkner announced today that Australia’s much loved heritage-listed landmark, Old Parliament House, will become the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Old Parliament House announces new developments
14 Jan 2009
Canberra’s much loved heritage-listed landmark, Old Parliament House, today announced an exciting new visitor experience is currently being developed within the existing building. Scheduled to open in May 2009, the new experience will transform Old Parliament House.