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The Monthly is published 11 times a year to represent an independent voice in Australian media on national politics, society and culture.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and 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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