John Frith (1906–2000) was one of Australia's most prominent and prolific cartoonists for more than four decades. His work was printed in The Bulletin, The Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne's Herald over his long career. He was also a sculptor and potter, and many of his cartoons and ceramic works are held in the Museum of Australian Democracy's collection.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
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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