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Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
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