Learn how Australia became a nation and how we make laws and elect people to represent us in Parliament.

Discover records about Australia’s relationships in Asia and the Pacific region.

Australia has a distinct cultural identity and style, enriched by our multicultural society and the strong influence of First Australians.

In 1902, Australia became the second country to pass laws enabling women to vote. Discover how events and attitudes have shaped men’s and women’s roles and our views on gender, sexuality and marriage.