The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times is a daily newspaper in Canberra. It was founded in 1926. It reports on the city, and politics, statecraft and administration – the fundamental business of Canberra.
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The Canberra Times is a daily newspaper in Canberra. It was founded in 1926. It reports on the city, and politics, statecraft and administration – the fundamental business of Canberra.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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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