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Vote counting - why so long?
The votes are cast, but counting them is no simple task. Peter Martin explains the process - and why it takes so long.
The votes are cast, but counting them is no simple task. Peter Martin explains the process - and why it takes so long.
The Turnbull government has just demonstrated indiscipline. It cannot afford to make this a habit.
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The new Senator is right, of course. Everyone has been manipulating the data.
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