Rationale
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
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Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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