Rationale
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Rationale is a magazine published by the the Rationalist Society of Australia.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
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