Peter Sully has worked for 40 years in the newspaper industry as a graphic designer, cartoonist and illustrator. He is a member of the Australian Cartoonists' Association and of Cartoon Movement, a global platform for editorial cartoons and comics journalism. He currently lives in Melbourne.
The start of the election process explained.
Common terms explained.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
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