All Hands on Deck symposium
A series of graphic recordings were created at the All Hands on Deck symposium, held at the University of Technology Sydney in July 2023.
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A series of graphic recordings were created at the All Hands on Deck symposium, held at the University of Technology Sydney in July 2023.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
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