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.
Civic engagement with Sean E Avery to support local pollinators.
Join author and illustrator Matt Cosgrove for a digital Science Week event.
On this tour discover how Old Parliament House became a home away from home for its politicians.
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
The origin of coalition governments in Australia.
Find our latest media releases, download publicity images and request interviews and film shoots.
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