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.
How PM Calwell responded at an attempt on his life.
Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day.
Stories from the gardens
Learn about Adela Pankhurst’s suffrage activism and her mistakes.
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