Paul Zanetti
Paul Zanetti is a Queensland-based freelance cartoonist whose work is syndicated nationally and internationally.
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The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Common terms explained.
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