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An illustrated graphic reads Discover the A to Z of Australian referendums. The A and Z have a collage of images of people voting.

Referendums: What are they and why they matter

Referendums give you the power to change the Constitution.

An illustrated graphic reads Discover the A to Z of Australian referendums. The A and Z have a collage of images of people voting.

The A to Z of Australian referendums

Everything you need to know about referendums from A to Z.

Two women look at a large wall installation of coloured lights and illustrations.
Exhibition

Spirit of Service

Discover the people behind the scenes of the public service.

People sit at tables and on stools in the Old Parliament House courtyard having drinks.
Event

Friday night drinks

Start your weekend right with a fun night out with work mates, friends and good vibes.

A black and white photo of a group of women holding protest signs in 1975. Signs say 'sexism is alive and well in Australia' and 'dress for comfort not style'.

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A voter walks past political banners on his way to the polling booth at Melbourne Town Hall during the republic referendum, 6 November 1999.

1999: Republic referendum

In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.

‘Chifley spells security’ badge. Chifley’s down-to-earth appeal helped him successfully pass the social security referendum and the Labor party re-elected in 1946.

1946: Social Services referendum

The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.

‘Yes’ campaign’s handbill, 1951. Campaigners leaned heavily on fears of Communism, especially in the wake of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

1951: Communists and communism referendum

In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.

The illustrated cover of a picture book called 'When grandma burnt her bra' with a green illustrated dragon and a young girl holding a sign.
PDF

When grandma burnt her bra

This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.

An illustration of a book with the words 'rule book' down the spine with parliament house sitting house on top of the book.
PDF

What is a referendum and how do they work?

Learn about referendums and how they work.

Gang Gang's guide to referendums podcast what's a referendum page.
Podcast

What's a referendum?

Learn what the Constitution is, what a referendum is and the issues Australians have voted on in the past.

Gang Gang's guide to referendums podcast how do referendums work page.
Podcast

How do referendums work?

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