The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times is a daily newspaper in Canberra. It was founded in 1926. It reports on the city, and politics, statecraft and administration – the fundamental business of Canberra.
The Canberra Times is a daily newspaper in Canberra. It was founded in 1926. It reports on the city, and politics, statecraft and administration – the fundamental business of Canberra.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
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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