A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
The start of the election process explained.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
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