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In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
False information from ancient times to the present.
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