The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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 Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
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