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.
Students can explore Australia's reaction to the threat of communism in the 1950s.
Ways to stay informed and participate in the election process without voting.
Join Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson as they read from their latest book.
Ideas to support co-design and voice in the classroom.
Fatherly advice from a future prime minister.
Hear the story of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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