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.

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Help students gain an understanding of how a bill becomes a law and how a referendum can change the Constitution with this graphic story.
Support students to be citizen scientists with this engaging native birds activity book.
All 30 of Australia’s former leaders are gathered at MoAD, just not in the flesh.
A spotlight on collection items from the 1930s.
Reflect on the journey of the first woman Australian senator.
Find out about the mace at Old Parliament House – where it came from, what it symbolises and how it was used.
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