The Australia Institute
The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks.
The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
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