Melbourne-based John Spooner began cartooning in the early 1970s and his works have appeared in many Australian and international publications, including The Age from 1977 to 2016. His cartoons now appear regularly in The Australian. Spooner has won many awards, including four Walkley Awards and six Stanley Awards, including a Gold Stanley in 1986.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
