Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Democracy 101
EIGHT WAYS AN AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER CAN LOSE THE TOP JOB
How can the head of the government lose their position?
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'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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1937: Aviation
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
1928: State debts
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
1916: Conscription
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
How to spot and respond to misinformation and disinformation
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
