The start of the election process explained.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
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