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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
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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