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Explore the three levels of government
Explore the three levels of government – federal, state, and local – with this classroom activity. Investigate the responsibilities of each level by forming taskforces to respond to major events.
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quiz
Three levels of government
Australia has three levels of government that work together to provide Australians with the services they need. Learn more about the three levels of government with this quiz.
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factsheet
The responsibilities of the three levels of government
This fact sheet introduces the three levels of government in Australia and lists some of the responsibilities of each level.
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interactive
Three levels of government
Explore Australia’s three levels of government with your class with this interactive poster. Use the teaching notes and activities to support your students' learning.
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video
Three levels of government
Get an introduction to the three levels of government with this short video. It explores the areas each level can make laws about.
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introducing
Introducing ... the three levels of government
Begin your exploration of the three levels of government in Australia with this short introduction. Discover the responsibilities of the federal Parliament, state and territory parliaments and local government, and how they work together.
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video
Levels of government
In a land called Australia, 3 superheroes fight for the people. Discover their powers and those of the three levels of government they are named after with this video. From the ABC’s Behind the News.
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inFocus
Three levels of government: governing Australia
In Australia the three levels of government work together to provide us with the services we need. This in-depth paper explores the roles and responsibilities of each level, how they raise money and how they work together. Case studies show how the powers of the Australian Parliament have expanded.
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Three levels of government
The three levels of government is a key feature of the Australian system of government. Discover the roles and responsibilities of the federal Parliament, state and territory parliaments and local councils, and how they work together to deliver services to Australians.
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factsheet
Australian system of government
This fact sheet examines Australia’s system of government. It includes information about representative democracy, constitutional monarchy, federation and the separation of powers.
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Year 10
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Year 10 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 6
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 6 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 6
This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 6 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 7
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Year 7 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 9
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Year 9 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 8
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Year 8 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Negotiate in National Cabinet
Role play the federal and state heads of government as they work together to make decisions about issues that affect the whole of Australia.
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Year 5
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 5 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 3
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 3 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 4
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 4 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Glossary
Use this helpful glossary to browse or search the meanings of key parliamentary terms.
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Year 7
This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Year 7 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
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Year 4
This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 4 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.