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Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
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