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The Melbourne Observer is Victoria's popular family newspaper, available online weekly, and in print fortnightly.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The start of the election process explained.
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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