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Explore the human story of the Dismissal through the hearts of those who lived it.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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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