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Behind the Lines is a travelling annual exhibition developed by Museum of Australian Democracy​ at Old Parliament House Canberra. 

Each year the Behind the Lines exhibition features a broad selection of political cartoons from around Australia, providing an insight into the year in Australian politics and current affairs. This year’s Behind the Lines is swinging at the pinata, passing the parcel, and waiting for the music to stop because the theme is All Fun and Games. 

Cartoonists are popping on their party hats and breaking out the bunting while they take us on a journey through the year that was 2023.The exhibition is proudly supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.​

The exhibition is being hosted at NSW Parliament by the Hon Greg PIper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 

How to see the exhibition

Visit the exhibition at NSW Parliament House on weekdays​, 9am to 5pm between July 4 and August 1. Access is to the left of the building via the security gatehouse. ​

Virtual exhibition

​If you're unable to visit in person, view an online version of the exhibition on the MoAD website​. 

A Night with the Artists

Dive further into the vibrant world of Australian political cartoons at Behind the Lines: A Night with the Artists Join us for a special event hosted by NSW Parliament, where you can meet the artists behind this year's theme All Fun and Games. Explore more​.