The Saturday Paper
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The Saturday Paper is a weekly newspaper dedicated to narrative journalism.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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