New Matilda
New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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