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How the head of the government can lose their position.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
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