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We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
1951: Communists and communism referendum
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
The sizzling history of the democracy sausage
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Audio described cartoons
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.