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How Canberra prepared for the 1954 royal visit.
A by-election can indicate that change is coming for a political party.
Using political cartoons, students develop their critical thinking and media skills.
These decorated cufflinks were part of a court dress uniform for the Minister for External Affairs.
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
Book a guided tour of Old Parliament House and discover significant moments in Australia's political history.
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