The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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