In this resource Thomas Keneally addresses the importance of understanding Australia’s past with particular emphasis on Australia’s strong tradition of democratic action and democratic institutions.
This resource's subject matter relates to Year 5 The Australian Colonies, The nature of convict or colonial presence, The impact of a significant development or event on a colony; Year 6 Australia as a nation - experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship. Useful for learning historical skills through interviews with popular writers of history in Year 9 and Year 10. Historical skills include: Perspectives and interpretations, where students identify and analyse different historical interpretations. Also useful for Senior Modern History Skills where students evaluate historical interpretations, develop texts, communicate historical understanding.