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5-12 July 2026
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First Nations Experience of Democracy Tour

Organiser
Trent Winter
Organiser email
Date
Sun, 05/07/2026 - 14:00 - Sun, 12/07/2026 - 15:00
Cost of entry
Free
Venue
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
City/town
Parkes
Post code
2600
State
ACT
Aboriginal Flag covering the steps with Old Parliament House in background
First Nations Experience of Democracy Tour

First Nations Experience of Democracy Tour running daily celebrating NAIDOC Week.

On this tour you will hear stories of how First Nations Australians have created change in politics.

Learn about the Wiradjuri elders who travelled 150km to attend the opening of Old Parliament House. Hear about the activists who campaigned for a voice in Federal Parliament and the accomplishments of Neville Bonner, the first Aboriginal Australian to be elected to parliament.

Visit heritage spaces including the Prime Minister’s Office and the Senate Chamber and learn about the contributions of activists like Wenten Rubuntja, Charlie Perkins and Faith Bandler.

First Nations people should be aware that this tour includes names and images of deceased people.

PLEASE NOTE: this tour is for individual bookings. Please contact info@moadoph.gov.au if you wish to make a group booking.

Welcome to NAIDOC.

We acknowledge all First Peoples of the beautiful lands on which we live and celebrate their enduring knowledge and connections to Country. We honour the wisdom of and pay respect to Elders past and present.