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MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The House of Representatives chamber will be closed from 3-5 November for an event. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
The Cairns Post serves the Cairns area. It has daily coverage on local, state, national and world news.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
Common terms explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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.
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