Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Democracy 101
EIGHT WAYS AN AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER CAN LOSE THE TOP JOB
How can the head of the government lose their position?
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'We've been sacked': the 1975 Whitlam government dismissal
For the first time in Australian history, the governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government. How did this happen?
What is the role of Australia's governor-general?
From civic engagement to constitutional responsibilities, the duties of the governor-general explained.
Election toolkit
Misinformation and democracy
MISINFORMATION EXPLAINED
Misinformation? Disinformation? What do these terms mean, why should you care, and what does it have to do with democracy?
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Milestones in Australian democracy
THE 1966 WAVE HILL WALK-OFF
What was the Wave Hill walk-off, or Gurindji strike as it's also known, and what was its legacy?
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The history of misinformation and disinformation
False information from ancient times to the present.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
1999: Republic referendum
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Become a tour venue
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
