The West Australian
The West Australian is the only locally edited daily newspaper published in Perth, Western Australia. It is the second-oldest continuously produced newspaper in Australia, having been published since 1833.
The West Australian is the only locally edited daily newspaper published in Perth, Western Australia. It is the second-oldest continuously produced newspaper in Australia, having been published since 1833.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
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.
