Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
How the United Nations was formed.
Explore the steps we’ve taken to build a uniquely Australian democratic system.
How these women changed the political landscape in Australia.
How by-elections work.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
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