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New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
New Matilda is an independent Australian media outlet. The site has been covering politics, Aboriginal affairs, environment and media since 2004.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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