Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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