Publications
Papers, submissions and reports from CEFA and its directors on the Constitution, democracy and civics education.
Papers and articles
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Risks and challenges to democracy and constitutional protections
The state of democracy worldwide and in Australia, and the architecture of Australian democracy: lawmaking and executive power, the separation of powers, and the electoral system.
Download PDF 15 pages, 257 KB
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Universities, freedom of speech, and freedom and responsibility in science
The limits of lawful expression, the role of universities in resisting intolerance, and why the scientific community must help uphold public debate.
Download PDF 5 pages, 179 KB Read on the ISC website (opens in a new tab)
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Keeping it together: free speech and social cohesion
The pressures on free speech and social cohesion in Australia, and the role of universities in setting an example of respectful debate. Reprinted in CEFA's Spring e-newsletter.
Download PDF 3 pages, 205 KB
Submissions
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A Future for Civics Education in Australia
CEFA's assessment that civics education in Australia is fragmented and inequitable, and its proposals for a national civics education policy and a joint Federal, State and Territory council to monitor reform.
Download PDF 33 pages, 352 KB
Reports
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Report for Government: Civics Education Neutral Program
CEFA's final report on the Australian Government–funded neutral civics education program for the 2023 referendum, which created the Civics Australia website and its animations, fact sheets and quizzes.
Download PDF 43 pages, 4.5 MB Visit Civics Australia (opens in a new tab)