The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to The Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
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Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
Lift the handle and listen for the dial tone.
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
Learn about referendums and how they work.
Support students to spread kindness and look after their own wellbeing.
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
Explore the gardens on either side of Old Parliament House.
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