Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.

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This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
A practical toolkit of wellbeing activities for young people.
Learn what it's like in space and what astronauts eat.
Use this matrix with Kate and Jol Temple's books to empower student voice and agency in the classroom.
Explore the debate with political cartoons, audio and activities.
When politicians are given the option to stand by their principles.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
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