Hear from 2023 NLA Fellow Deane Williams about his time at the Library researching the life and career of Ron Maslyn Williams.

Module

Explore the historical impact and legacy of James Cook's voyages in this learning module.

Legislation, also known as statutes or Acts of Parliament, is the written law made by Parliament. In any year the Parliament may vote on new Acts of Parliament to create new laws or vote to change, or amend, older Acts of Parliament. 

Find out more about the constitutional context, the activism that led to change and key resources documenting the fight for recognition and justice for First Nations people.

Topic

The Last Dragon, written by Charles Massy and illustrated by Mandy Foot, is the story of a small, rarely seen lizard, Timpo, who is the last of his kind in his valley. Convinced he is not the only Monaro grassland earless dragon left, Timpo and his companion Wolfie the spider set off across the windswept Monaro plains in search of others.

Charles Massy and Mandy Foot

Inspired by one of our latest acquisitions, learn a bit about the history of the Australian wool industry.

Learn about Dr Christina Thompson's experience as a Creative Arts Fellow researching the introduction of writing in Polynesia.

Topic

This topic links the Australian Women Lawyers who have acted as active citizens on an international stage.  

Learn about the evolution of legal deposit and how it works in Australia today.