The Nightly
The Nightly brings journalism, analysis, and commentary from Australia’s leading voices with a focus on politics, policy, business, and culture.
The Nightly brings journalism, analysis, and commentary from Australia’s leading voices with a focus on politics, policy, business, and culture.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
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.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
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.
