Sam Wallman is a cartoonist, writer and wharfie based in Narrm/Melbourne. His work has been published by The Guardian, The New York Times, The Age, the ABC and SBS. His books include Our Members Be Unlimited: A Comic about Workers and Their Unions (2022), 12 Rules for Strife (2024) and the forthcoming ALL OUT: Pink Bans and Blue Collars.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
The start of the election process explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
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