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Explore Australia's history at the National Library's Digital Classroom, aligned with the Australian Curriculum. With over 10 million items, we support diverse learning styles, fostering inquiry-based learning for students to analyse sources and draw conclusions about the Australian story.
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Erika Feller

Erika Feller, photo courtesy of Kim Rubenstein

Erika Feller - International lawyer

Topic 

Erika Feller is a distinguished international lawyer and humanitarian advocate who has shaped global refugee protection through her groundbreaking work with the United Nations and her commitment to upholding human rights.

Humanities
Year 10
Australian women
Law and legislation
Photo of Elizabeth Broderick with a large smile

Elizabeth Broderick, courtesy of Helen Melville

Elizabeth Broderick - Human Rights Lawyer

Topic

Elizabeth Broderick AO was Australia's longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, from 2007 to 2015. She was also Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination from 2007 to 2011.

Humanities
Year 10
Australian women
Law and legislation
Catherine Branson

Catherine Branson

Catherine Branson - Former judge and human rights lawyer

Topic 

Catherine Branson QC, AC, former judge, and former President of the Australian Human Rights commission has also spent her career advocating for equality, gender issues, and the rights of marginalized communities in Australia and beyond.

Humanities
Year 10
Australian women
Law and legislation
woman leaning against glass partition smiling at camera

Professor Kim Rubenstein, photo courtesy of Michael Silver

Australian Women Lawyers as Active Citizens

Topic 

Women lawyers stand at the forefront of women's participation in Australian civic life.

Humanities
Year 10
Australian women
Law and legislation

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