Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.

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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.
Create a world that celebrates our diversity and unique abilities.
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
Learn about Adela Pankhurst’s suffrage activism and her mistakes.
How Section 44 of the constitution can make you ineligible to serve in Parliament.
Past Australian elections with very close results.
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