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How is a referendum created?

Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day. 

This graphic story by cartoonist David Conley explores referendums from the very beginning. Learn how a question is introduced to parliament and how Australians are informed of a referendum.

A map of Australia showing pieces of paper flying out from Canberra to the rest of the continent, and signs labelled 'yes' and 'no'.

Resources

Referendums - activity sheet

First page of an activity sheet, showing a map of Australia and pieces of paper coming out of Canberra across the continent.
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My voice counts

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