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How do referendums work?

Learn how a change is made to the Constitution through a double majority vote.

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Explore how we can be more inclusive.

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Drawn Together - Explore Referendums

Explore what a referendum is and how they work through cartooning.

A yellowed leaflet with black script writing and an image of a mother and a child. The corner of the leaflet is torn off removing some of the text. The text reads Australian Labor Party Anti-Conscription Campaign. Vote no mum, they'll take dad next. Vote no.

1916: Conscription

Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.

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1928: State debts

The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.

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1937: Aviation

A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.

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1977: National Song Poll

Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.

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1967: Indigenous affairs

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Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson

Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.

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Nyadol Nyuon

Learn about Nyadol Nyuon, advocate for refugee and migrant communities in Australia.

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Stella Young

Learn about Stella Young, writer, comedian, television presenter and disability advocate.

Cover of a faded black pamphlet with large white text reading 'VOTE Yes!'. Below, smaller white reads 'Yes for fewer elections, Yes for fair elections, Yes to recognise local government, Yes to guarantee people's rights. Constitutional update Saturday 3 September 1986'

1988: Rights and freedoms