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.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
How Australia changed from imperial to decimal currency.
Join author and illustrator Matt Cosgrove for a digital Science Week event.
Your ongoing support helps us launch new exhibitions, conduct research and care for our collection.
Take the quiz to test your understanding of referendums.
We make a house out of cardboard with lights that we can switch off.
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