Curriculum links – Year 9
The PEO has a range of resources which assist teachers in their delivery of Year 9 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.
Individual curriculum linked resources
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ACHCK075
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The role of political parties and independent representatives in Australia's system of government, including the formation of governments
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How to form a political party
This graphic shows the steps required to form a political party in Australia.
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Create political parties
Investigate how the party system operates in Australia, and how government is formed in Parliament with this classroom activity. Explore the concepts of parliamentary majority, hung parliament, minority government and the balance of power in the Senate.
Classroom activity page
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Government
This fact sheet explores the role and functions of the Australian Government, including minority government and the principle of responsible government.
Fact sheet
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Federal elections
This fact sheet explores how federal elections are run to select people to represent Australians in the Australian Parliament. It includes information about the process of electing senators and members of the House of Representatives.
Fact sheet
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What is Parliament?
Discover the structure and key functions of the Australian Parliament with this short video. It introduces the Parliament’s roles of law-making, representing Australians, the formation of government and checking the work of the government.
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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 history of the Senate.
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The Senate
Discover the role and work of the Australian Senate with this introductory video.
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Opposition
Get to know the opposition—the largest team in the Australian Parliament who closely examines the work of the government.
Fact sheet
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The role of political parties
Test your knowledge of political parties in the Australian Parliament with this fun quiz. It includes key parliamentary terms such as 'hung parliament' and 'crossing the floor'.
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Independents
An independent is a member of the Australian Parliament who does not belong to a political party. This fact sheet explores their role, how they can vote in the Parliament and where they sit.
Fact sheet
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Political parties
Many political parties have members elected to the Australian Parliament. In this fact sheet, learn more about how they are organised, coalitions of parties, party meetings and the history of political parties in Australia.
Fact sheet
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ACHCK076
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How citizens’ political choices are shaped, including the influence of the media
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Run an election campaign
Experience a modern social media election campaign in your classroom with this classroom activity.
Classroom activity page
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The role of the media
How much do you know about the role the media? Take this quick quiz to find out.
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Press gallery
This fact sheet investigates the work of the press gallery in gathering information and publishing stories about what happens in the Australian Parliament. It includes information about the relationship between the press and Parliament.
Fact sheet
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ACHCK103
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The process through which government policy is shaped and developed, including the role of Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Cabinet
Cabinet is the top-level decision-making group within the Australian Government. Find out more about who is in Cabinet and how it works with this fact sheet.
Fact sheet
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From policy to law
This graphic illustrates the role of the executive government in turning policy into law.
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Committees
Parliamentary committees investigate issues and proposed laws in detail so members of parliament are well-informed before making decisions. This fact sheet explores the membership, responsibilities and types of committees in the Australian Parliament.
Fact sheet
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Opposition
Get to know the opposition—the largest team in the Australian Parliament who closely examines the work of the government.
Fact sheet
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Making a law in the Australian Parliament
This fact sheet explains the law-making process in the Australian Parliament and describes where ideas for laws come from.
Fact sheet
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Ministers and shadow ministers
This fact sheet investigates the work of ministers (members of the Australian Government with special responsibilities) and shadow ministers.
Fact sheet
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Parliamentary committees
Explore the function of committees and how they support the work of the Australian Parliament with this explanatory video.
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Prime Minister
Get to know the role of the Prime Minister with this fact sheet. Learn how the Prime Minister is chosen, their responsibilities, and about their official residences.
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Note: content listed under each curriculum descriptor may not meet the requirements of each descriptor elaboration.
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For content to deliver the Year 9 Civics and Citizenship skills, discover our range of Classroom activities, print resources and quizzes.
Source information
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), downloaded from the Australian Curriculum website on 2 July 2020 (curriculum version 8.4).
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