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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.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Common terms explained.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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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