The Australian
The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
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The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
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