The Story of Local Government Elections in Tasmania
Glossary
Interactive map of Tasmania's Local Government areas
Build-A-Candidate
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Local Government Elections Gallery
Local Government Candidate Handbook
Supplement (June2011)
Television advertisements the Tasmanian Electoral Commission uses to tell people how and when to vote
Static Local Government Areas Map
2011 Local Government Elections
TEC information page. Includes a great tool to find and read candidate statements online.
'A Look at 3 Levels of Government'
A brief overview of what each level of government is responsible for and how you're represented at each level in Tasmania.
Australians are represented at 3 levels - Local, State and Federal.
Each level of government is responsible for different things, but sometimes there is an overlap between them.
''Who Decides?' game
'My Representatives'
Use this tool developed by the TEC to discover who represents you in Local, State and Federal government.
'Save our Bridge' game
(use your Scootle Login)
'Improve our Town' game
(use your Scootle Login)
These links take teachers to further information to help you prepare rich learning and teaching opportunities.
'Playground Rules' The Learning Federation ID No L949.
An online interactive game that looks at conflict resolution in the playground in the beginning years of school.
'I Think' The Learning Federation ID No R6076.
An amazing animated video of a group of Australian children discussing what community is and means to them.
'A Multi-tiered System: Governing Australia'
A comprehensive research paper from the Australian Parliamentary Education Office that explores the 3 levels of Government.
'Who Decides'
Clickable quiz that looks at many aspects of our daily lives & tests students' knowledge of which tier of government is responsible.
SRC resources
South Australian site outlining general responsibilities of local councils, includes teaching units a powerpoint presentation and a type of web quest.
Tasmanian Local Government Association information page useful for background information.
'What is Local Government?'
Information page outlining the roles and responsibilities of local governments in Tasmania.
'Local Government Act 1993'
The Tasmanian Law that local governments operate under.
'Who Owns the Road?'
Map tool that differentiates National, State and Council owned roads.
'Local Government Services & Joining In'
Teaching activitiy outline.
Information page describing 3 levels of government.
'Tax for Secondary Students'
Student and Teacher manuals about Taxation, with an interesting section about how the 3 levels of government raise and spend revenue.
Launceston Town Hall Tours - information about Launceston Town Hall
Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)
Information page outlining what being a Councillor means.
LGAT Councillor Resource Kit.
'2011 Local Government Elections' - links to media releases, handbooks, forms and more.
This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other purpose.
