When Politicians Ruled the Earth
Glen Le Lievre
Glen Le Lievre goes ‘back to the future’, to an era when (political) dinosaurs roamed the earth. The cartoon was published not long after the Opposition released its plan for nuclear energy and the government released its gas transition plan. Both approaches drew criticism from climate change activists. Here two familiar-looking dinosaurs argue over the relative merits of both approaches — and we know how things turned out for the dinosaurs.
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Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
1937: Aviation
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
1916: Conscription
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
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