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  1. icon_interactive interactive

    Will your referendum pass?

    Change the results of a referendum to see if it is successful.

  2. Hold a referendum

    Investigate a potential change to the Constitution and then decide – as a nation – whether or not the change should be made.

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    1967 referendum

    In 1967 the majority of Australians voted to change the Australian Constitution to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the national census. This video from the ABC’s Behind the News explores how the 1967 referendum was part of a movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights.

  4. Milestone

    Federation referendum

  5. Milestone

    Republic referendum

  6. Milestone

    1967 referendum

  7. Milestone

    Western Australian Secession Referendum

  8. Milestone

    First Federal Referendum

  9. Milestone

    Social welfare referendum

  10. Milestone

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum

  11. factsheet

    Referendums and plebiscites

    A referendum is a vote of the Australian people on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution, while a plebiscite is a vote on an issue that does not affect the Constitution. This fact sheet explores the process of referendums and plebiscites in Australia.

  12. factsheet

    The monarch

    This fact sheet explains the role of the monarch in the Australian Parliament. Find out why Australia has the King as our head of state and what power the King has in Australia.

  13. inFocus

    The Australian Constitution in focus

    The Australian Constitution is the legal framework for how Australia is governed. This paper explores in detail the history of the Constitution, its key features and the High Court’s role in interpreting it.

  14. Year 7

    After completing this Unit of work and associated assessment task, students will have met the achievement standard for the Year 7 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

  15. factsheet

    Federation

    In 1901, 6 British colonies united to become a new nation – the Commonwealth of Australia. This fact sheet examines the reasons for Federation, the path to Federation, the creation of the territories and the opening of the Australian Parliament.

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    The Constitution

    This short video introduces the Australian Constitution—the rules by which Australia is run.

  17. factsheet

    Australian Constitution

    This fact sheet explores the Australian Constitution. It includes information about the key features of the Constitution and how it can be changed.

  18. inFocus

    The Federation of Australia

    Australia's Federation came about through a process of deliberation, consultation and debate. This in-depth paper explores the reasons for Federation, the Federation conventions and the referendums in which the Australian people decided to join together as a nation.

  19. interactive

    The Australian Constitution

    Reveal each section of the Australian Constitution with this interactive poster. It includes information on how the Constitution can be changed. Use the teaching notes and activities to support your students' learning. 

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    Introducing ... the Australian Constitution

    Begin your exploration of the Australian Constitution with this short introduction. Learn how the Constitution came into effect and what it takes to change it.

  21. Year 7

    The PEO has a range of resources which assist teachers in their delivery of the Year 7 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

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    Australia's Federation

    Discover the story behind Federation in Australia with this introductory video.

  23. Glossary

    Use this helpful glossary to browse or search the meanings of key parliamentary terms.

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