Common terms explained.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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