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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.

A map of Australia covered in signs with ticks, crosses and other positive/negative symbols.

Resources

How referendums work - activity sheet

First page of an activity sheet, showing a map of Australia and a piece of paper with a face and the initials 'A.C.'
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