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Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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.
