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In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
The start of the election process explained.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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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