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Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
The start of the election process explained.
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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