Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
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