Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.

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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.
A comprehensive guide to the history, context and analysis of political cartoons.
How these museum objects tell stories of past members for Bennelong.
Explores Australia's national anthem through beautiful illustrations.
Activities to empower media literate citizens.
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