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Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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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