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Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
Your guide to royal commissions in Australia.
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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