The Australian federal election season has begun and, before you head to the polls, here's a quick breakdown of how the Australian political system works so you can know exactly what you're voting ...

Before you head to the polls at the federal election, here's a quick breakdown of how the Australian political system works so you can know exactly what you're voting for.

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The Australian public is engaged in a long term project to reshape the country’s political landscape to better reflect the current era. Both the Liberal and Labor parties are very much products ...

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