Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Organising an election is complicated even under normal circumstances. But what happens when there's a war on? Find out more in today's video on how Australia voted during the 1943 'Khakhi Election'.

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MORE INFORMATION

Museum of Australian Democracy article on governing in crises: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/war-and-unity-how-australia-governs-during-a-crisis/

Australian War Memorial 'Voting Under Fire': https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/voting_under_fire

My website: philipmallis.com

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SOURCES

Please see: philam.github.io/videonotes/1943election