Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
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