The Monthly
The Monthly is published 11 times a year to represent an independent voice in Australian media on national politics, society and culture.
The Monthly is published 11 times a year to represent an independent voice in Australian media on national politics, society and culture.
The start of the election process explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Common terms explained.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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