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Politics and Society

Understanding the world helps us to understand our place in it. Learn about the important political and social events and people that have shaped, and are shaping, our world. Referendums and elections, democracy and dictatorships, recessions and depressions come to life when we explore the people whose power politics, passions and obsessions are unpacked.


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Large Egos, Deadly Rivals

<p>In Australia, PM Menzies and opposition leader Evatt loathed each other as did English political colleagues Margaret Thatcher and Michael Heseltine. Discover how their large egos contributed to

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$70 Limited inc GST

Q&A with WEA - Spotlight on the US Election

<p>We take a panel approach to unpacking the US election. Listen to the panellists Judy King and Sonya Thompson as they debate moderated by Sandy Killick. Ask questions and participate in the

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What Now for Scottish Independence?

<p>An ancient kingdom, Scotland is now part of the United Kingdom and has been ruled from London for over 300 years. The cause of Scottish independence was buoyed by devolution and the creation of the

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$33 Limited inc GST

What Next for the American President?

<p>A review of the US election and its outcome; what does it mean for the American presidency and what does it mean for Australia? We will look briefly at the election results across the board, but

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$52 Limited inc GST

2024 in Review

<p>2024 has been a dramatic year on the political, economic and social world stage. We explore the big event from elections, to war, to protests and the big personalities. We will delve into the big

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