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The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Common terms explained.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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