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  1. factsheet

    Democracy

    This fact sheet introduces the idea of democracy and explores the key ideas which support Australia’s democratic system of government.

  2. Unpack democracy

    What is democracy and how does it work in Australia? Use these discussion starters to kick start your classroom conversation.

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    Knowledge check: democracy

    How much do you know about Australia's democracy? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz.

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    Four key ideas of Australian democracy

    This graphic illustrates the 4 supporting ideas of Australian democracy.

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    Choosing members

    Discover who represents us in the House of Representatives and how they are chosen with this interactive poster. Use the teaching notes and activities to support your students' learning. 

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    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.

  7. Year 5

    This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 5 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.

  8. 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.

  9. Foundations

    Australia’s system of government was influenced by the British and United States systems. The parliamentary and executive aspects of Australia’s political system come mainly from Britain, while the Australian federal design is derived mainly from the US. Explore the links below to find out more about the documents and the history which shaped our Constitution.

  10. Draft a Bill of Rights for Australia

    Should Australia have its own Bill of Rights? Analyse arguments for and against an Australian Bill of Rights, then have a go at drafting one yourself.

  11. 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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    Rule of law

    The rule of law is a key feature of Australia’s democracy and legal system. This fact sheet explains the principle of the rule of law and its relationship to the separation of powers.

  13. Social Media Acceptable Use Guidelines

    Conditions and expectations when engaging with us on social media.

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    Canberra from above

    Discover where Australian Parliament House sits within the capital city of Australia, Canberra.

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    Introducing ... the Australian Constitution

    Begin your exploration of the Australian Constitution with this short introduction. Learn how the Constitution came into effect and what it takes to change it.

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    Introducing ... Australia's system of government

    Begin your exploration of the features of Australia’s system of government with this short introduction. Discover how power is shared and managed between different groups in Australia.

  17. Year 9

    This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Year 9 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.

  18. Year 8

    This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Year 8 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.

  19. 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. 

  20. 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.   

  21. 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.  

  22. 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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    Rights in Australia

    This paper investigates the framework of rights in Australia. It defines the different types of rights, including human rights, and looks at the many sources for our rights and how they are protected.

  24. Year 10

    This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Year 10 Civics and Citizenship learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.

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    Hansard

    The official written record of what is said in the Australian Parliament is called Hansard. This fact sheet explores the role of Hansard, why and how it is produced and its history.

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    Parliament House

    This fact sheet explores the building where the Australian Parliament meets. Discover key facts about the building and the symbolism of its design.

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    Magna Carta

    This fact sheet explores the Magna Carta – the ‘Great Charter’. It includes information about the history of the Magna Carta and its importance in the development of democracy and human rights.

  28. Interpret the Constitution

    Discover how the High Court of Australia rules on constitutional disputes by role-playing the hypothetical case of Lee v Electoral Commissioner.

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    The Constitution

    This short video introduces the Australian Constitution – the rules by which Australia is run.

  30. 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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    The role of the Governor-General

    Meet Her Excellency, the Governor-General and learn about their role in the Parliament as the representative of Australia's monarch.

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    Australia's Parliament House

    This in-depth look at Australia's Parliament House investigates why Canberra was chosen to be the nation's capital and why we needed a 'new' Parliament House. It includes the design, site and symbolism of the building.

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    Federal elections

    This fact sheet explores how federal elections are used to select representatives in the Australian Parliament. It covers the process of electing senators and members of the House of Representatives.

  34. 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. 

  35. Run an election campaign

    Experience an election campaign in your classroom by analysing political advertisements and then developing your own campaigns! This activity can also be completed as an extension to the Create political parties actvity.

  36. Glossary

    Use this helpful glossary to browse or search the meanings of key parliamentary terms.

  37. inFocus

    A short history of Parliament

    Compared to some other parliaments around the world, Australia's Parliament is quite young but it is based on practices and ideals from much older parliaments. This in-depth paper explores the development of the Westminster system in Britain and parliamentary democracy in Australia.

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