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.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
You don't have to be prime minister to make change.
Hansard is the official record of the proceedings of Parliament.
Discover the plants and animals all around us.
This activity is designed to support students’ understanding of equality and the issues people face.
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