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How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
The start of the election process explained.
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