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.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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