Learning hub


A guide to voting in the Legislative Council elections

If you would like help understanding how to vote in a Legislative Council election, this simple guide explains what happens at a polling place. It is available in eight languages. Download a copy in your preferred language.

Voting essentials for upcoming elections

This short self-guided slide deck supports classroom discussions and community workshops with information about upcoming elections. It introduces first-time voters to enrolment, the Legislative Council elections in Huon and Rosevears in May, and the local government elections in October.

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Learn about Legislative Council elections

Why is there a Legislative Council election each year? How many members does it have? What part does the Legislative Council play in Tasmania's parliamentary system? Visit our guide for answers to your Legislative Council questions.  


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We'll email you once or twice each school term with useful information, opportunities and links to curriculum-aligned activities and guides for civics and citizenship teachers.


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Community groups - get in touch.

Are members of your community group or organisation wanting to learn about Tasmania's voting systems and processes? We'd love to hear from you about how we can support you.


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Are you a civics teacher? We’d love to hear from you!

Completing our short, anonymous survey will help us develop electoral education resources for Tasmanian classrooms that are effective for you and engaging for your students.


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Existing resources

While we build our new learning hub, our existing resources offer a practical starting point for learning about elections in Tasmania.

Levels of government  
Enrolment  
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