Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
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This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
Encourage students to get out their pencils and start drawing.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Hear stories about Ben Chifley's time in office and visit the rooms he worked in.
Debate about the Australian flag has a long history.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Build an obstacle course from things around your house.
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