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.
Follow the 11-year long prime ministership of John Howard.
How Hansard records parliamentary history.
Can board games teach us about democracy and how it works?
Listen to historic moments from the Senate Chamber.
These documents explain how MoAD is set up, our plans and how we work.
Use this matrix to support students as they consider how they can participate and contribute.
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