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The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
The start of the election process explained.
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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