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Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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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