What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
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.
