Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Democracy 101
'We've been sacked': the 1975 Whitlam government dismissal
For the first time in Australian history, the governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government. How did this happen?
What is the role of Australia's governor-general?
From civic engagement to constitutional responsibilities, the duties of the governor-general explained.
Election toolkit
Misinformation and democracy
MISINFORMATION EXPLAINED
Misinformation? Disinformation? What do these terms mean, why should you care, and what does it have to do with democracy?
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Milestones in Australian democracy
THE 1966 WAVE HILL WALK-OFF
What was the Wave Hill walk-off, or Gurindji strike as it's also known, and what was its legacy?
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Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How to vote in Australia
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
What is a double dissolution?
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Audio described cartoons
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
When are elections held in Australia?
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
