Independent Australia
Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
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Independent Australia is a journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.
Your guide to royal commissions in Australia.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
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