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Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
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