Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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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