Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
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This resource explains how a referendum is passed and explores the history of referendums in Australia.
Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.
You don't have to be prime minister to make change.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia's government from 1927 to 1988.
How 'pairing' works in Australia's federal parliament.
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