Exploring referendums
Explore what referendums are and how they work with this matrix.
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Discover the rich history of our national heritage–listed building.
Explores preferential voting through a school student election.
A by-election can indicate that change is coming for a political party.
A different kind of currency.
Invite students to reflect on who they are and who they want to be.
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