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Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
What is the secret ballot?
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
1999: Republic referendum
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Behind the lines
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.