Milestones in Australian democracy
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Our Turning Points in Australian Democracy timeline contains nearly 500 milestones that mark key events and turning points in Australian democracy. It takes you on a virtual journey through time and place, and glimpse key moments in the history of democratic ideas, laws and institutions.
Image courtesy of National Library of Australia
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Three ways to view the milestones; as a timeline, map, or list.
Navigate the timeline by dragging your mouse or using the scroll wheel on your mouse. Double-click to jump to a specific period.
Navigate by decade. Double-click the timeline to jump to a specific decade.
Orange dashes indicate milestones.
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