Rationale
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
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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