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A newspaper cartoon in black and white of a group of men sitting around a table with the words Loan Council written on it and a Monopoly man character in the middle.

1928: State debts

The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.

Aviator Charles Ulm and Prime Minister Joe Lyons stand with another man in front of an airplane. It's a black and white photo.

1937: Aviation

A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.

A yellowed cover of sheet music to Advance Australia Fair written in detailed cursive script.

1977: National Song Poll

Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.

A black and white photo of a car and a float with a group of people standing in front of a sign that reads full citz rights for Aboriginals.

1967: Indigenous affairs

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Podcast

Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson

Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.

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Podcast

Nyadol Nyuon

Learn about Nyadol Nyuon, advocate for refugee and migrant communities in Australia.

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Podcast

Stella Young

Learn about Stella Young, writer, comedian, television presenter and disability advocate.

Cover of a faded black pamphlet with large white text reading 'VOTE Yes!'. Below, smaller white reads 'Yes for fewer elections, Yes for fair elections, Yes to recognise local government, Yes to guarantee people's rights. Constitutional update Saturday 3 September 1986'

1988: Rights and freedoms

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Exploring referendums

Looking for high-quality resources on referendums? Look no further.

Authors Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores
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Worst week ever

Media literacy activities with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores.

A long white building, Old Parliament House, with a dark sky and the moon in the background.
Guided tours

Old Haunted House Experience

In this special after-hours tour, explore the spookier side of Old Parliament House.

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Vulnerability Disclosure Program

How to report a vulnerability in our data and online systems.