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Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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