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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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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