All Hands on Deck symposium
A series of graphic recordings were created at the All Hands on Deck symposium, held at the University of Technology Sydney in July 2023.
A series of graphic recordings were created at the All Hands on Deck symposium, held at the University of Technology Sydney in July 2023.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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