Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
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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