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  1. Rules and laws

    Discover the difference between rules and laws with this sorting activity.

  2. Fair rules

    Explore why it is important for rules to be clear and fair with this drawing activity.

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    Introducing ... rules and laws

    Begin your exploration of rules and laws with this short introduction. Find out the differences between rules and laws, and who needs to follow them.

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    Rules and laws

    This graphic illustrates differences between rules and laws.

  5. Milestone

    High Court rules on the Franklin Dam Case

  6. Year 3

    This sequence of learning covers the knowledge and understanding content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 3 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.

  7. 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.

  8. PEO poster pack

    This set of large posters covers a range of parliamentary and Australian system of government topics. They are ideal for display in the classroom.

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    Standing orders

    Standing orders are the rules used to manage the work of the Senate and the House of Representatives. This fact sheet explains how the standing orders are used in Parliament and how they can be changed.

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    The Australian Constitution

    Reveal each section of the Australian Constitution with this interactive poster. It includes information on how the Constitution can be changed. Use the teaching notes and activities to support your students' learning. 

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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.

  12. Australia's Constitution pocket edition

    This handy pocket-sized edition of the full text of the Australian Constitution is published jointly by the Parliamentary Education Office and the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS). It is an essential reference text for Politics, Legal Studies and civics and citizenship students.

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    Clerks

    Understand the role of the Clerks in the Senate and House of Representatives with this fact sheet. Learn about their work and the history of their positions.

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    Petitions

    Petitions ask the Australian Parliament to act on an issue. This fact sheet explains the rules petitions must follow and how petitions are presented to the Parliament.

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    Australia's Federation

    Discover the story behind Federation in Australia with this introductory video.

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    The Constitution

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

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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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    Records of the Parliament

    Official records are kept of everything that is said and done in the Australian Parliament. This fact sheet explores these official records, including Hansard, Journals of the Senate and Votes and Proceedings.

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    President of the Senate

    Understand the role of the President of the Senate with this fact sheet. It includes information about how the President is elected and their role in the Senate.

  20. 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.  

  21. 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.   

  22. 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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    Delegated law

    Delegated law gives government ministers and others the power to make decisions about the details of laws passed by the Australian Parliament. This fact sheet explains how regulations and other types of delegated law are made and overruled.

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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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    Speaker of the House of Representatives

    Understand the role of the Speaker of the House of Representatives with this fact sheet. It includes information about how the Speaker is chosen, their role in the House and the history of the position.

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    Law-making

    This fact sheet explains the law-making process in the Australian Parliament. It also describes where ideas for laws come from and the history of law-making in the Parliament.

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    Introducing ... Federation

    Begin your exploration of Federation with this short introduction. Find out the arguments for Federation and the process that led to the creation of Australia.

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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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    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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    The Australian Constitution in focus

    The Australian Constitution is the legal framework for how Australia is governed. This paper explores in detail the history of the Constitution, its key features and the High Court’s role in interpreting it.

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    Australian Constitution

    This fact sheet explores the Australian Constitution. It includes information about the key features of the Constitution and how it can be changed.

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    Referendums and plebiscites

    A referendum is a vote of the Australian people on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution, while a plebiscite is a vote on an issue that does not affect the Constitution. This fact sheet explores the process of referendums and plebiscites in Australia.

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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.

  34. 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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    Question Time in the Australian Parliament

    In Question Time members of parliament ask the government to explain its actions and decisions. This video explores the purpose, function and format of Question Time in the Senate and House of Representatives.

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    Making a law

    Get an introduction to the law-making process of the Australian Parliament with this short video. It includes all the law-making steps in the Senate and House of Representatives.

  37. Make a law: House of Representatives

    Discover how bills ─ proposed laws – are introduced, debated and voted on in the House of Representatives by turning your class into a Parliament and doing it yourselves.

  38. Make a law: Senate

    Discover how bills – proposed laws – are introduced, debated and voted on in the Senate by turning your class into a Parliament and doing it yourselves!

  39. 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. 

  40. 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. 

  41. 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. 

  42. Glossary

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

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    Role-play the Parliament: House of Representatives

    This video demonstrates a House of Representatives parliamentary role-play, where students can learn how new laws are made in the Australian Parliament. It outlines lesson content and what preparation is required to use this immersive learning strategy in a classroom.

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    Role-play the Parliament: Senate

    This video demonstrates a Senate parliamentary role-play, where students can learn how new laws are made in the Australian Parliament. It outlines lesson content and what preparation is required to use this immersive learning strategy in a classroom.

  45. Overview

    Overview by the Australian Government Solicitor.

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    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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    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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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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