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BTN: What is a referendum?

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Six teenagers hold signs of either 'yes' or 'no'
BTN: What is a referendum?

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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