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Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Conscription debate

Hear arguments for and against conscription.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes is carried by soliders through a crowded street.

Peace treaty

Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.

This colour photograph is taken from behind Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Bowen who is seated beside Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Both are dressed in standard business attire. Other members of Cabinet can be seen sitting around the table although only half of the seats are filled. In the background are a photographer and two cameramen photographing and filming the cabinet meeting.

Reflections of Bob Hawke in Old Parliament House

How Bob Hawke felt about his time as Prime Minister at both houses of parliament.

A pair of sneakers painted with rainbow stripes.

Richard Di Natale's rainbow-painted shoes

Rainbows in the Senate.

A cartoon of kids with civic messages around a map of Australia. Text reads Kahoot!

Referendums – Kahoot! quiz

Take the quiz to test your understanding of referendums.

Westminster Abbey, London, at night from across the Thames River.

Could a post-Brexit Britain learn something from compulsory voting in Australia?

How referendum votes differ between Australia and Britain.

A graphic of a two students outside a school on a green background with a yellow sun.

Democracy in a Box teacher resource

Explore the principles of democracy and the importance of active citizenship.

An illustration of Old Parliament House and Australian Parliament House on a dark pink background.

Democracy in action poster series

Delve into active participation in Australian democracy.

Cover of Democracy! picture book on a dark pink background with stars.

Democracy!

Look at the basics of democracy and how students can make change.

Graphic illustrations of voting and civic engagement activities on a dark pink background with stars.

Hexagon thinking: making connections

What does democracy and civic engagement meant to students?

An illustrated graphic of the Earth featuring a map of Australia with words about civic engagement.

Civic engagement poster

Investigate the five key areas of civic engagement.

Whitlam and Fraser photographed at a rally in support of the free media.

Five famous Australian cross-party friendships

How some politicians formed unexpected friendships.