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.
Listen to the stories about the prime ministers' wives.
Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.
Speaks to Australian democracy's deep ties to the United Kingdom.
How compulsory voting influences individuals in a democracy.
These Life Gold Passes allowed retired parliamentarians to travel for free.
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