Paul Zanetti
Paul Zanetti is a Queensland-based freelance cartoonist whose work is syndicated nationally and internationally.
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Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
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