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New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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