Rationale
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
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