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...
Susannah and Henry Kable and the Lost Parcel Case Summary, Evidence and the Rule of Law To learn more about the Kable’s story, read our book ‘The Lost Parcel.’ Return to Lost Parcel Home Page > Facts of the Case: Cable v Sinclair [1788] NSW KR 7 In 1783,...
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...
