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Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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