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    Federal elections

    Australians vote to elect members of the Australian Parliament to make laws and decisions on their behalf. Find out how much you know about the process with this fun quiz.

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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.

  3. Milestone

    Compulsory enrolment for elections

  4. Elections and voting

    Discover how senators and members of the House of Representatives are elected by the Australian people to the Australian Parliament. Explore what a double dissolution is and how the Australian people can have their say on big issues in referendums and plebiscites.

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    Democracy

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

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    From election to a new Parliament

    Regular federal elections are an important feature of Australia’s democracy. Investigate the process of closing Parliament, the transition between Parliaments and the opening of a new Parliament in Australia with this fact sheet.

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    Senators

    Discover the work of senators in this fact sheet. It explores their role in the Australian Parliament and in the community, their working hours and period of service. 

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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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    Forming the Australian government

    Find out how the Australian government is formed and who makes up the Executive with this interactive poster. Use the teaching notes and activities to support your students' learning. 

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    Choosing senators

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

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    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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    Senate

    This fact sheet explores the Senate, which is part of the Australian Parliament. It includes information about the role, appearance and origins of the Senate.

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    Rights

    On this fact sheet, find out about where rights in Australia come from, types of rights and how rights are considered when Parliament makes laws.

  14. 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. 

  15. 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.

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    Governor-General

    The Governor-General is the King’s representative in Australia. This fact sheet explains their role, including their part in the law-making process.

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    House of Representatives

    This fact sheet explores the House of Representatives, which is part of the Australian Parliament. It includes information about the role, appearance and origins of the House of Representatives.

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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.

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    Political parties

    Political parties aim to have members elected to parliament. In this fact sheet, learn more about why they exist, how they are formed and how they are organised.

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    Getting involved in Parliament

    This fact sheet explores some of the ways that Australians can get involved in the Australian Parliament. It includes information on elections, contacting members of parliament, committees and protesting.

  21. Glossary

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

  22. 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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    Role-play the Parliament: Committee

    This video demonstrates a committee role-play, where students can learn how the Australian Parliament investigates bills and issues. It outlines lesson content and what preparation is required to use this immersive learning strategy in a classroom.

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    Federation

    In 1901, 6 British colonies united to become a new nation – the Commonwealth of Australia. This fact sheet examines the reasons for Federation, the path to Federation, the creation of the territories and the opening of the Australian Parliament.

  25. 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. 

  26. 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. 

  27. 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.   

  28. Run a parliamentary committee

    Explore how individuals and communities can assist the Australian Parliament to investigate bills and important issues by running a parliamentary committee with your class.

  29. 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.

  30. 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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    The opening of a new Parliament

    There are many steps in the process of opening a new parliament. Find out the timings, traditions and requirements of establishing a new Australian Parliament with this in-depth video.

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    Preferential voting

    When you vote for your local member of the House of Representatives you need to decide who you like the most, the second most and so on. Discover why preferences matter on election day with the ABC’s Behind the News.

  33. 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 Federation of Australia

    Australia's Federation came about through a process of deliberation, consultation and debate. This in-depth paper explores the reasons for Federation, the Federation conventions and the referendums in which the Australian people decided to join together as a nation.

  35. 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.

  36. 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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    1967 referendum

    In 1967 the majority of Australians voted to change the Australian Constitution to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the national census. This video from the ABC’s Behind the News explores how the 1967 referendum was part of a movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights.

  38. Overview

    Overview by the Australian Government Solicitor.

  39. 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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