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In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Your guide to royal commissions in Australia.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
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