Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
Your guide to royal commissions in Australia.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
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