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The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
An engaging way to explore democratic concepts with students.
Discover the stories of a few beloved political pets.
Descriptions and sounds from the past.
Draws attention to the human-made problems for marine animals and encourages care for our oceans.
Journalist Paul Daley shares the story of Alfred Stafford.
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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