The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to The Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.

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Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
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Reflect on the journey of the first woman Australian senator.
We are located inside Old Parliament House and you can get here by car, bus or bike.
Disability and Australian politicians.
What was involved with the move to the permanent Parliament House?
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