Politics
We all know that what happens in Parliament and politics is important, but it can be pretty frustrating when you don't know what's going on. Well, it doesn't have to be so fuzzy! You can learn heaps more by clicking on a link below.
If you are a little confused on how to make an informed choice in the upcoming Federal election or need help enrolling to vote then the iVote Australia website designed specifically for youth can help you out.
The education section of the Parliament of Australia site has great links to the Parliamentary Education Office, fact sheets, frequently asked questions and an overview of Parliament.
Parliament at Work provides students and teachers with current information on Australia’s Commonwealth, State and Territory parliamentarians and electorates.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has an overview of Australia’s System of Government and information about contemporary Australia.
The Attorney-General’s Department has a great page about Australia’s Legal System, which includes how our parliamentary processes contribute to the laws that govern Australia.
Documenting a Democracy tells the story of Australia’s path to democracy through documents that provide the Australian, State and Territory Governments with the right to govern. The ABC’s Federation Story has information on Australia’s federation and history.
Discovering Democracy is an educational site on Australia’s civics and citizenship.
The Australian Local Government Association can tell you what your local government does and provides links to councils with websites throughout Australia.
Contact Your Representative
The Australian Electoral Commissioninfo centre can tell you which politician represents you and/or who to contact in your area about an issue.