Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.

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This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.
How referendum votes differ between Australia and Britain.
A chess set with pieces made to look like federal politicians.
Listen to the stories about the prime ministers' wives.
Two examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy collection.
Explore the power of trying again and being creative.
Media literacy activities with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores.
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