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Mabo v Queensland (No. 2): 30th Anniversary
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision, the Library invited Gail Mabo, Eddie’s daughter, to select material for display to mark this landmark moment in Australian legal history.

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First Australians
Treasures Gallery
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
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James N. Vickers, Public Library, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1879, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-501530595

A traveller’s guide to the world’s greatest libraries
11 Jun 2025

Join the Friends of the National Library for an enlightening talk on the joy of library tourism.

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Friends of the Library event
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Winter Tales presents Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC
29 Jun 2025

Join National Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC as she reflects on her life and work.

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Talks and ideas
An adult and child reading a book with a dog sitting between them.
Story Dogs on Sunday - June 2025
29 Jun 2025

Join us for a paw-sitive reading experience with the  Story Dogs program.

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Books and authors
Storytime
For kids and families

Latest news

Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue sitting in an armchair and smiling

Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, image by Leanna King, courtesy of the Lowitja Institute

Speeches of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue now available online
04 Feb 2025

The Library has recently digitised the speeches of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG.

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Sepia-toned photo of 16 members of the Australian National Council of Women standing with Dame Maria Ogilvie Gordon on the steps in front of a building

[Members of the Australian National Council of Women with Dame Maria Ogilvie Gordon (centre front), Melbourne, ca. 1930s], nla.gov.au/nla.obj-136817881

Sharing the journey to equality online through Trove
30 May 2025

With support from Library Patrons, we have digitised the collections of some of Australia’s most remarkable women leaders. 

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Dr Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun sitting at a computer in the Main Reading Room and smiling

2024 Asia Study Grant recipient Dr Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun

Connecting law, religion and politics with the history of blasphemy in Indonesia
29 May 2025

Hear from Dr Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun, one of our 2024 Asia Study Grant recipients, about her research.

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A screenshot of The National Library of Australia's home page with top banner, search field and collection cards.

Celebrating our win at the 2025 Australian Web Awards
27 May 2025

We've won! Our website took the top award in the Government category at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.

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Bookplate cafe at the Library set up with long tables set with white table cloths, wine glasses and flowers

Interior of Bookplate restaurant at the National Library of Australia.

What’s On in June 2025 at the National Library
27 May 2025

Attend one of our noteworthy events at the National Library in June.

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