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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The powers and duties of the governor-general 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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