Based in Melbourne, Pat Hudson is a freelance artist, cartoonist and caricaturist. He has created works for educational organisations, corporates and for private commissions. Hudson's editorial/political cartoons are self-published on social media platforms and have appeared in online publications here and around the world. He is a past winner of the Bald Archy Prize and a prize winner in Rotary Cartoon Awards.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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