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Behind the Lines

tour guide with tour group looking at cartoon images on a wall
lady looking at cartoon animals on display in glass cabinet
lady wearing headphones looking at photos on a wall
Man with glasses and lady playing cards at a table
people looking at colourful wall display at Behind the lines exhibition
Behind the Lines Exhibition
tour guide with tour group looking at cartoon images on a wall
lady looking at cartoon animals on display in glass cabinet
lady wearing headphones looking at photos on a wall
Man with glasses and lady playing cards at a table
people looking at colourful wall display at Behind the lines exhibition

Overview

Be challenged, have a giggle, and reflect on the year that was through the eyes of the nation’s best political cartoonists with a visit to Behind the Lines. The popular annual retrospective of the hot topics in Australian politics and across the globe showcases the work of 46 artists from across Australia, including 2023’s Political Cartoonist of the Year, Fiona Katauskas.

A favourite of political aficionados and anyone who loves a good laugh, Behind the Lines is on show in Canberra until November 2024. Entry is free.

Dates

13 Dec 2023 – 30 Nov 2024
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Museum of Australian Democracy18 King George Terrace, Old Parliament House, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Accessibility statement