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Simon Letch
As scanning QR codes becomes second nature, Simon Letch has found a new way to create a political cartoon, signature and all. Scan the codes with your phone to see Letch’s ‘hidden’ messages.
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As scanning QR codes becomes second nature, Simon Letch has found a new way to create a political cartoon, signature and all. Scan the codes with your phone to see Letch’s ‘hidden’ messages.
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Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
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