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Behind the News: Civics Series: What is Democracy?
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What is Democracy?
Season 1  |  Episode 1  |  ABC Me  |  June 27, 2016

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Democracy is something most Australians take for granted, but what is democracy and how did it come to be? We take a trip back in history to find out.

Democracy is something most Australians take for granted, but what is democracy and how did it come to be? We take a trip back in history to find out.

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Behind the News: Civics Series

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The History of Voting

All Australians over the age of 18 have the right to vote. But it hasn't always been that way.

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3:59 | Published 2 years ago
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What is An Electorate?

Electorates make up our national political map and we hear them mentioned by name on the news each night. But why do they exist and how do they help make sure everyone is represented in parliament?

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4:14 | Published 2 years ago
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The Three Levels of Government

As well as federal government, there are two other levels of government that we vote for too; local and state. So what are the responsibilities of each level of government and why is our country set up that way?

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Why don't opinion polls works as well as they used to? Behind the News investigates the history of polling, how it has changed over the years, and some of the reasons why people think the polls failed to predict the outcome of the 2019 Australian federal election.

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Australia Votes

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National Press Club Leaders' Debate (2019)

Ten days out from the election Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten meet for the final leaders' debate of the campaign. Moderated by Sabra Lane from the National Press Club in Canberra.

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Ask Annabel anything about elections

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April 30, 2019

Journalist Annabel Crabb answers Behind the News viewers' questions about how elections work, what it's like to be a reporter during a federal election campaign, and the role of politicians in a democracy.

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