Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
Discover Old Parliament House’s architecture and history with your friends, colleagues or customers.
How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.
Explores preferential voting through a school student election.
Father of Federation and newspaper man.
A look at an immigration controversy during Billy Hughes' prime ministership.
A closer look at the role of State Governors in Australia.
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