Daily News
Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
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Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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