Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
The start of the election process explained.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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