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An independent Australian website for news, investigations, analysis and opinion across politics, world affairs, business, society and culture.
The start of the election process explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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