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This collection of four fact sheets covers topics pertaining to our nations Federation. Topics include 'Referendums', 'The First Commonwealth Parliament' and 'Voting in the Federal Election 1903'. Each of the fact sheets comes with accompanying activity sheet. Factsheet
A fact sheet explaining the three levels of government in Australia. Factsheet
This series of activities are designed to explore the processes of elections and voting. Each activity is hands on and interactive. Activity Sheets
Based on Bloom's Taxonomy this activity sheet will allow your students to enhance their awareness of Australia's electoral system through Knowing, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Creating and Evaluating Activity Sheets
Based on Bloom's Taxonomy this activity sheet will allow your students to enhance their awareness of Constitutional Referendums through Knowing, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Creating and Evaluating Activity Sheets
This colourful, 22 page magazine provides an comprehensive overview of the Australian electoral system.

It covers the development of our democracy in Australia, and explains how representatives are elected to the Federal Parliament.

It was sent to all schools in Australia – check your library or contact us		 Magazine
This brochure provides an outline of the referendum process, how Australia is a federation of states and has a national parliament. It includes a complete list of all referendums, and their outcomes, to date. Magazine
A flowchart which outlines the process of altering the Australian Constitution. Part of Democracy Rules. Factsheet
A factsheet which explains - using maps of Australia - what conditions must be met for a referendum to pass. Factsheet

Electoral boundaries map for the House of Representatives as used for the election held in 2016.

See also state specific interactive electorate maps.

 Maps
Down for the count

These videos explain how votes are counted for elections in the House of Representatives, the Senate and in referendums. Presented in three individual sections this is product is designed for education purposes.

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Professional Learning

Develop practical skills in teaching electoral education as part of Australian Curriculum in Civics and Citizenship with the AEC's professional learning suite. You can work online or attend our face to face workshops.

The AEC's one hour online professional learning tool aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to run an election in your classroom, which is a great way to help students understand the decision making process of an election.

This course;

  • Covers Civics & Citizenship content from the Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum
  • Aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
  • Provides 1 hour of professional learning with an official certificate after completion.

The AEC also periodically offers free 2 hour workshops for upper primary and secondary teachers.

This session;

  • Includes a step by step guide to running an election
  • Introduces the AEC's education website and classroom resources
  • Covers background information about Australia's federal electoral system.

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