Teach our Parliament

Become an expert in teaching about the Australian Parliament with our Australian Curriculum V9.0 aligned education materials and professional learning programs. Get your students involved in Parliament with interactive classroom activities, units of work and short quizzes.

Self-paced interactive learning

Whether you're new to teaching civics, a seasoned educator, a pre-service teacher, or a curriculum leader – our free, self-paced, interactive courses are designed for you.

Run an election campaign

Experience an election campaign in your classroom by analysing political advertisements and then developing your own campaigns!

Negotiate a minority government

Role-play a high stakes parliamentary negotiation in order to learn how government is formed in a hung parliament.

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.

PEO teacher pack

Download or order free teacher resources to be delivered to your school.

Session Notes: our teacher newsletter

News from the Parliamentary Education Office including new resources and programs and how the PEO can help you teach about the Australian Parliament.

Parliament and its people

How Parliament works

Having your say

History of Parliament

Parliament House

Curriculum links

Classroom activities

Units of work

Education resources

Professional learning

Parliament House program

Digital programs

Outreach program

Information

Videos

Interactives

Your Questions on Notice

Quizzes

Glossary

Parliament History Timeline

The Australian Constitution

Classroom Activities

Units of Work

Visuals

Books and Posters