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The Petrov Affair WebQuest

The 1954 communist spying scandal, which became known as the Petrov Affair, raised fears and questions about national security in Australia.

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1975 prime minister dismissed – Kahoot! quiz

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Susan Ryan became part of the political system so that she could help make a fairer world for women.

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