The Saturday Paper
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The Saturday Paper is a weekly newspaper dedicated to narrative journalism.
False information from ancient times to the present.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Common terms explained.
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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