SUBJECTS: Civics and Citizenship, History
YEARS: 5–6, 9–10
Watch this video to find out how Australia became a Federation.
What happened in 1897? What things stayed the same, and what things changed when Australia became a Federation? What is a referendum?
There have been many others held in Australia since this early one. Do some research and find out what other issues Australians have voted on in referendums.
Date of broadcast: 24 Nov 2000
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