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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Explores preferential voting through a school student election.
Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.
Rest tired feet after museum exploring or get your morning coffee fix on your way to work.
How preparations were managed for the opening of Old Parliament House in 1927.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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