Paul Zanetti
Paul Zanetti is a Queensland-based freelance cartoonist whose work is syndicated nationally and internationally.
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In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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