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A woman stands in front of a screen with an image of Old Parliament House on it.
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Exploring Australia's democracy: report all about it

How can you use media to spread a message and create change?

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.
Web resource

Billy Hughes at war

Learn about the First World War, from conscription to peace negotiations.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Conscription during the First World War

Explore the debate with political cartoons, audio and activities.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Billy Hughes political cartoons

Examine four political cartoons from the First World War about Billy Hughes.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes speaking in front of a huge crowd at Martin Place, Sydney.

Conscription debate

Hear arguments for and against conscription.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes is carried by soliders through a crowded street.

Peace treaty

Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.

This colour photograph is taken from behind Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Bowen who is seated beside Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Both are dressed in standard business attire. Other members of Cabinet can be seen sitting around the table although only half of the seats are filled. In the background are a photographer and two cameramen photographing and filming the cabinet meeting.
Heritage

Reflections of Bob Hawke in Old Parliament House

How Bob Hawke felt about his time as Prime Minister at both houses of parliament.

An image of a hand with the First Nations' flag colours on the nails and photos of two women.
Digital experience

NAIDOC Week with Aunty Fay and Sue Lawson

Join Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson as they read from their latest book.

Jade Goodwin pictured alongside the cover of Earth Speak.
Digital experience

NAIDOC Week with Jade Goodwin

Join illustrator Jade Goodwin for a book reading and drawing digital event.

A pair of sneakers painted with rainbow stripes.
Collection

Richard Di Natale's rainbow-painted shoes

Rainbows in the Senate.

A cartoon of kids with civic messages around a map of Australia. Text reads Kahoot!
Quiz

Referendums – Kahoot! quiz

Take the quiz to test your understanding of referendums.

Westminster Abbey, London, at night from across the Thames River.
Democracy

Could a post-Brexit Britain learn something from compulsory voting in Australia?

How referendum votes differ between Australia and Britain.