New Matilda
New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
False information from ancient times to the present.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
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