Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
![A map of Australia covered in signs with ticks, crosses and other positive/negative symbols. A map of Australia covered in signs with ticks, crosses and other positive/negative symbols.](/sites/default/files/styles/cropped_square/public/2023-12/tile-how-referendums-work.png.webp?itok=g3QXvfHb)
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
How a referendum compares to a plebiscite.
A card game for political tragics.
A look at collection items from political campaigns.
How Hansard records parliamentary history.
Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.
Learn about the importance of technology in our 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.
© Copyright 2025 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement