Australia's Founding Documents

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Hear the stories of significant First Nations Australians who have worked to create democratic change.

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This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.

When grandma burnt her bra}

In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.

Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.

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Find out why you are required to vote in free, democratic elections.

A beloved toy koala gifted to Australia's 100,000th British post-war migrant.

For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.