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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.

A map of Australia framing a book with eyes, mouth, limbs and the letters 'A.C.'

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The Australian Constitution - activity sheet

First page of an activity sheet, showing a map of Australia covered with signs depicting ticks and crosses.
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