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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
Common terms explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The start of the election process explained.
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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