The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to The Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
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Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The APS Census reports reflect how staff feel about working at MoAD.
This miniature elephant is a tongue-in-cheek souvenir depicting Provisional Parliament House.
These documents explain how MoAD is set up, our plans and how we work.
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