The Cairns Post
The Cairns Post serves the Cairns area. It has daily coverage on local, state, national and world news.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Cairns Post serves the Cairns area. It has daily coverage on local, state, national and world news.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to the voting method we use 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.
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