The Australian
The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The start of the election process explained.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
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