10 fast facts about Australian democracy
An introduction to democracy and why it matters.
Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
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Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities.
How suffragettes fought and endured for voting rights.
From 1946, a lively bar was provided for ‘non-members’ of parliament at the provisional Parliament House.
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
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