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4.1 Introduction

<p>Gough Whitlam and supporters demonstrate against the dismissal of his government on the steps of parliament, 11 November 1975</p>

National Archives of Australia A6180, 13/11/75/40

<p>Gough Whitlam and supporters demonstrate against the dismissal of his government on the steps of parliament, 11 November 1975</p>

A feature of a democracy is the right to engage in peaceful protest as a way to demand change. How can a resilient democracy accommodate protest and change while maintaining social cohesion?

In this investigation you can examine a number of case studies where people have disagreed strongly, and protested openly and with passion, as part of their democratic right.
 

Investigation 4.2

Vietnam Moratorium protests

Investigation 4.3

Franklin Dam protests

Investigation 4.4

Dismissing a Prime Minister

Investigation 4.5

The rise and fall of a female Prime Minister 

Investigation 4.6

ICAN change the world

Investigation 4.7

When free speech goes too far

 

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