a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works
- Written by Amanda Dunn, Politics + Society Editor
ShutterstockWhen I was a child, I lived in a very politically engaged household. My parents were always talking politics, and my dad in particular was often growling at the television when the face of someone he disagreed with appeared on it.
Yet despite this, and despite nerdily watching election counts all the way through my school years,...





