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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.

A map of Australia framing a book with eyes, mouth, limbs and the letters 'A.C.'

Resources

The Australian Constitution - activity sheet

First page of an activity sheet, showing a map of Australia covered with signs depicting ticks and crosses.
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What is a referendum and how do they work?

What is a referendum and how do they work?

Learn about referendums and how they work.

What is a referendum and how do they work?

Illustrated guide to how referendums work

Illustrated guide to how referendums work

Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.

Illustrated guide to how referendums work

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