Digital savvy citizens
Support young people to become empowered media literate citizens through a range of engaging activities.
This matrix is filled with creative ideas and links to high-quality media literacy resources.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The House of Representatives chamber will be closed from 3-5 November for an event. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
This matrix is filled with creative ideas and links to high-quality media literacy resources.
Learn how changes in Australian political leadership compare internationally.
How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.
Father of Federation and newspaper man.
Learn about the First Nations' experience of democracy.
What estimates committees are for.
Stand in the room where history-making moments happened.
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