Our blog features regular posts by people passionate about politics, participation and democracy in all its forms.
Responsible Government for South Australia
When the South Australian Constitution was drawn up in 1856, it was one of the most radical and democratic in the world. From the establishment of the colony the governor governed the people on behalf of the British Empire. Both colonists and the Aboriginal people had no say. The governor...
Posted in Blog
May 29, 2017
People Power – and Pink Shorts!
We’re proud to announce that the Centre of Democracy has now opened its doors. The new gallery showcases the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia. Featuring treasures from the state’s collections and the latest in digital technology, our goal is to challenge visitors to think again about people...
Posted in Blog
May 23, 2017
Norm Mitchell and cartoon politics in the ’70s
The political cartoon has been an important mode of communication in Australian newspapers for centuries. Glazed in satire and saturated by humour, political cartoons reveal social feelings towards people and issues, and are activist in many ways. Norman Mitchell, commonly known as Norm, was born in NSW and from a...
Posted in Blog
May 21, 2017
