The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to The Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
The significance of the War Precautions Act
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
The stories election papers can tell.
Hear the story of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.
High above the chambers, the Press Gallery jockeyed for stories and office space.
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