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What is the Commonwealth and why is Australia a member?

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The Dhol Foundation drummers during the BBC's Celebration for Commonwealth Day Source: AAP

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The Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign states, made up of the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies - including Australia.

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