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.
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Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Explore stories of children spreading kindness through small positive actions.
A game of politics and economics.
Discover the plants and animals all around us.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
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