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An independent Australian website for news, investigations, analysis and opinion across politics, world affairs, business, society and culture.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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