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.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
What prompted these politicians to leave their party of origin?
What do you know about the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.
A meeting place that's always been the centre of the action.
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