Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
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