The Australian
The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
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The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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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