Sam Wallman is a cartoonist, writer and wharfie based in Narrm/Melbourne. His work has been published by The Guardian, The New York Times, The Age, the ABC and SBS. His books include Our Members Be Unlimited: A Comic about Workers and Their Unions (2022), 12 Rules for Strife (2024) and the forthcoming ALL OUT: Pink Bans and Blue Collars.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
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