ProvenanceDonated by Jenny Scott, who wore the the shirt when she ran as the Australian Democrats candidate for the Senate in the 2004 election. She wore the shirt again while running for the seat of Mitchell in the 2006 South Australian election. Jenny was unsuccessful both times.SignificanceThis t-shirt was worn by the donor, Jenny Scott, a transgender woman who grew up in New Zealand but has lived in South Australia for many years. Jenny is also an archivist and photographer who has spent much of her life ensuring that LGBTIQ+ people and stories are represented in state-funded collections. This t-shirt is representative of political campaigns and the parties started as alternatives to Liberal and Labor.DescriptionA white cotton short-sleeved t-shirt with the green printed logo of the Australian Democrats on the left chest on the front and the centre of the back.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementMaterialTextile - cotton, denim Accession NumberHT 2021.1111
