Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
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Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
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