Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.

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This resource includes 9 creative and research activities that relate to Ladies in the house and History detective podcast episodes.
How the police intercepted a threat against the Prime Minister.
Behind the scenes of a federal election.
Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.
Read about souvenirs from the 1927 opening of Old Parliament House.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
How Section 44 of the constitution can make you ineligible to serve in Parliament.
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