Rationale
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
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Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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