Useful Links.
ACM - NO REPUBLIC
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (ACM) was established in June 1992 to preserve the Australian Constitution, the role of the Crown, and our National Flag. The organization played a significant role in organizing the successful ‘No Republic – ACM’ campaign for delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Since 1992, without government assistance, ACM has been at the forefront of defending our constitutional system.
ACM Branches
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (Toowoomba Branch)
Getting it Together - From Colonies to Federation.
Using historical sources such as newspaper extracts, cartoons, speeches and biographies, Getting it Together contains a series of classroom activities for students to explore. The national story brings each of the colonial stories together.
https://getting-it-together.moadoph.gov.au/index.html
OTHER WEBSITES:
Constitution Education Fund - http://cefa.org.au/
The Constitution Education Fund is a non-profit organization established in 1995 to increase public understanding of Australia's constitutional framework. It focuses on developing teaching resources for civics and citizenship and implements programs in schools and educational institutions. Key initiatives include the Australian Constitution Centre, essay competitions, and educational resources. The projects are funded through philanthropy and government grants. The CEFA report titled "Why National Constitutional, Civics, Citizenship Education Must Be a Priority for Australian School Students," published in March 2019, advocates for a national program to educate Australians, particularly school-age children, about the government's functioning, origins, and history.
Other Sites of Interest
Parliament of Australia
Royal Central
Royal Family
Royal Family – BBC News
Royal Family – News.com.au
Education Resources - related websites from
Australian Government- Civics and Citizenships EducationAustralian Citizenship - More Than Just a CeremonyAustralian Electoral Commission - Democracy Education Resources
Australian Government Agencies - australia.gov.au
Australian Honours and Awards
Australian Legal Information Institute
Australia's Prime Ministers
Discovering Democracy
Founding Documents of the Commonwealth of Australia
High Court of Australia
National Archives of Australia
Australian Parliament House - Education Office
NSW Department of Education and Training - The Arts Unit
Parliamentary Education Office - Victoria
Parliamentary Education Office - Australian Capital Territory
Parliamentary Education Office - New South Wales
Parliamentary Education Office - Northern Territory
Parliamentary Education Office - Queensland
Parliamentary Education Office - South Australia
Parliamentary Education Office - Tasmania
Parliamentary Education Office - Western Australia
Samuel Griffith Society
Social Educators Association of Australia
Social Education Victoria
The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia
The History Teachers Association of Australia
The Ian Potter Foundation
University of Sydney Civics Research Centre
The Official Site of the Governor-General of Australia
The Office of the SA Governor
The Office of VIC Governor
The Office of QLD Governor
The Office of NSW Governor
The Office of WA Governor
The Office of TAS Governor
Australia’s Prime Minister three times. The National Museum of Australia
| Sir Edmund Barton |
- The first prime minister of Australia.
- Supporter of Federation who coined the rallying cry ‘a nation for a continent and a movement for a nation.
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| Sir Samuel Griffith |
- Premier of Queensland during the Federation process and the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.
- Largely credited with writing the first draft of the Australian Constitution.
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| Sir Henry Parkes |
- Premier of New South Wales.
- Gave the Tenterfield Oration that called for a united Australia and helped spark public support for the Federation.
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| John Quick |
- He was a delegate to the Federation conferences, including the Corowa People’s Conference, where he proposed that each colony send delegates to a conference to decide on a draft constitution.
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| Sir George Reid |
- Premier of New South Wales during the Federation referendums.
- Known as ‘Yes/No Reid’ because although he criticised the draft constitution, he said he would vote ‘yes’ in the first referendum.
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| Catherine Helen Spence |
- She was the only woman to stand for election to the second National Australasian Convention.
- Promoted a form of proportional representation, very similar to the system currently used to elect representatives to the Senate.
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Explore the rich Christian heritage of Australia and the inspiring leaders who helped shape our great nation. The Christian History Research website offers a wealth of resources, including interactive applications, books, documents, maps, video, and audio. Whether you are conducting research for personal or educational purposes, this website provides valuable insight into Australia's Christian history.
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We hope that this website will inspire you to explore the rich tapestry of Australia's Christian heritage and to continue to learn and grow in your understanding of the faith that has helped shape our country.
