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Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day.
A look at the reasons why Australia didn't adopt conscription during the First World War.
How a referendum compares to a plebiscite.
Celebrating the spirit of Australian democracy.
Get students involved in Reconciliation Week with these activity ideas.
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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