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Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
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