Eureka! – Defending Democracy How the Eureka Stockade shaped the development of democracy in Australia. The Eureka Stockade had a significant impact on the development of democracy in Australia and was a key moment where the people demanded equal and fair...
Francis Forbes and the Protection of Rights in the NSW Penal Colony Looking at how the change in the New South Wales Governance structure through the establishment of the NSW Supreme Court, with Chief Justice, Sir Francis Forbes and the free press, protected rights in...
Are Australians ready to vote in the referendum? The Australian and NSW Curriculums have failed to prepare Australians to confidently participate in our democracy. -Article by Professor Murray Print, Sally Layson and Justine Hanks. As a nation, no matter our...
GOVERNOR PHILIP GIDLEY-KING 1800 – 1806 Philip Gidley-King was a British Naval Officer serving with Captain Arthur Phillip as second Lieutenant on the HMS Sirius during the First Fleet voyage in 1788. On Governor Phillip’s orders, Lieutenant King established...
GOVERNOR WILLIAM BLIGH 1806 – 1808 Captain William Bligh was appointed the fourth Governor of New South Wales, 13 August 1806 – 26 January 1808. Bligh was a strong leader and it was hoped he would regain control in the colony. He immediately set about fixing...
