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The Atlantic covers news, politics, culture, technology, health, and more, through its articles, podcasts, videos, and flagship magazine.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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