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For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
 
The start of the election process explained.
 
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
 
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
 
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
 
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
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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