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Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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