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Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The 1966 Wave Hill walk-off
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The dismissal
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
When are elections held in Australia?
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Could the 1975 dismissal happen elsewhere?
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
