Exploring referendums
Explore what referendums are and how they work with this matrix.
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Read about souvenirs from the 1927 opening of Old Parliament House.
What does democracy and civic engagement meant to students?
A beloved toy koala gifted to Australia's 100,000th British post-war migrant.
Support students in recognising their capacity to influence environments and make change.
How preparations in 1926 were made for the opening of Parliament House in 1927.
Question and consider the role of news in democracy.
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