10 fast facts about Australian democracy
An introduction to democracy and why it matters.
Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
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Hook students into exploring some of the interesting facts about Australian democracy with this video.
How Australia changed from imperial to decimal currency.
The 2021 theme of NAIDOC Week is Heal Country.
One journalist's personal connection with the Dismissal.
Explore parliamentary debates from the last 100 years of records.
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Explore the role of media and support students to be empowered, informed digital citizens.
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