Daily News
Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
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Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
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.
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