The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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