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Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
Common terms explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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