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The Australian Financial Review is a business-focused daily newspaper covering the current business and economic affairs of Australia and the world.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Common terms explained.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The start of the election process explained.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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