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In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
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