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A great infographic about electing the 2 houses of Parliament in Tasmania.
Use this simple search tool to learn who currently represents you at each level of government.
A snapshot of just some of the activity from the 2018 Local Government elections.
A scanned copy of a 'how to vote' card from the 1968 Casino Referendum campaign.
Note the similar layout to a ballot paper, & the use of font size to emphasize the point of view of the advertiser.
Newspaper article about the result of the Tasmanian Dams Case. 1983.
The proclamation of Van Diemen's Land name change to take effect 1st January 1856.
Learning and teaching suggestions - Lots of scope to investigate the language used in the proclamation. Springboard for further research into this significant event in our history.
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Learning and teaching suggestions - Discusses an amendment to the Bill, around the age qualifications to stand for office. Stimulus for debate around age, experience & suitability for office, in the context of the role of the Legislative Council, then and now.
In a wonderful mix of art and philosophy, this video looks at the many ways to define the concept of democracy.
Learning and teaching suggestions - Could be used as a springboard to debate & defend the inclusion / exclusion of terms used in the video. Perhaps use as an inspiration for creating animations / videos where students illustrate their own definition of democracy, or what constitutes a free and fair election etc.
A 1945 'informational' Black and white film created by the Encyclopedia Britannica and a Yale University lecturer.
Learning and teaching suggestions - This film could lead to analysis, debate & further research along these lines: Vocabulary / pejorative language; imagery used; filming techniques; the way the film defines democracy in the context of the era, of US political environment and more.
A United Kingdom game where players interact and experience the many tasks a UK parliamentarian may undertake.
Detailed Tasmanian Parliament Chronology, includes Parliamentary events and a number of important events in the State.
Animated explanation of the history of voting in Australia, including a revision quiz.
Overview of the systems in operation in Australia.
Assessment Interactive game where students organise voting history events in a timeline.
Learning and Teaching suggestion - Useful self-assessment tool, that also has an option to 'research' an answer on the spot.
Short comparison list of Women's suffrage across the Australia states & territories.
1900 Cartoon about the suffragette movement in Australia. This is a resource accessible using Scootle.
Learning and Teaching suggestion - Many opportunities for discussion and debate around the language, the goals of the suffragettes, the attitudes at the time, subtext, cartoon styles and more. Create a satirical cartoon, either of that era, or of the contemporary era.
Short assessment of students' knowledge of the history of some aspects of Australian suffrage.
Role Play about the Franklin Dam Debate, as used in Canberra's Old Parliament House education tours.
General explanation of the process of referenda, with a result summary of national referenda.
Learning and Teaching suggestion - An informative backgrounder for teachers.
Short yet comprehensive assessment of students' knowledge of the processes involved in referenda in Australia.
Learning and Teaching suggestion - While the format is a little juvenile for this age group, the questions are valid and could form a useful pre-testing exercise. The quiz could serve as inspiration for students to create their own version for their peers.
What does it mean to form partnerships with community-based organisations? Three young Victorians share their experiences.
This video explores how a student voice can be heard. The students here are petitioning the Victorian Parliment about animal cruelty.
This story follows a group of Victorian secondary students as they take action on issues in their community. The students identify the type of actions which can be undertaken when attempting to solve community based issues.
The Age newspaper discusses active citizenship among high school students, in relation to anti-war protests, followed by comments from high school readers.
Learning and Teaching suggestion - Debate stimulus around civil disobedience, age limitations, appropriate actions. Survey student body to establish what activism projects students may have been involved in, what barriers they came across and how they might like to be involved. Generate newspaper / newsletter articles from findings.
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