Parliament of Australia |
Learning Intention:
In preparation for your excursion to Canberra, you will create a reference guide for your visit to Parliament House in Google Slides.
Success Criteria:
I will know that I have been successful when I can:
*access and open Google Slides through my portal
*access the website: australiaasanationsps.weebly.com
*source and provide all relevant information outlined for inclusion
*upload completed Slide presentation to Google Classroom prior to the excursion
In preparation for your excursion to Canberra, you will create a reference guide for your visit to Parliament House in Google Slides.
Success Criteria:
I will know that I have been successful when I can:
*access and open Google Slides through my portal
*access the website: australiaasanationsps.weebly.com
*source and provide all relevant information outlined for inclusion
*upload completed Slide presentation to Google Classroom prior to the excursion
Google Slide Outline:
Slide 1-Title Page-Parliament House Guide-include your name, class and an image Slide 2-Table of Contents Slide 3-What is Parliament? Slide 4-Separation of Powers Slide 5-Governor General Slide 6-Virtual tour of Parliament House Slide 7-Three Levels of Government Slide 8-Three Levels of Law Making Slide 9-Making a Law Slide 10-Whitlam Electorate-Map Slide 11-My Representatives in Parliament Slide 12-My Local Council Members Slide 13-Questions & Answers |
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What is Parliament?
Instructions:
Word process the information in this section. View the video 'What is Parliament?' Hyperlink the video to a labelled & formatted textbox. Import the image and information to your Google Slide. Hyperlink the image to the Parliament of Australia Fact Sheet.
Word process the information in this section. View the video 'What is Parliament?' Hyperlink the video to a labelled & formatted textbox. Import the image and information to your Google Slide. Hyperlink the image to the Parliament of Australia Fact Sheet.
The Australian Parliament consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate and the House of Representatives.The Australian Parliament has four main roles:
*making and changing federal laws *representing the people of Australia *providing a place where government is formed *keeping a check on the work of the government. The Australian Parliament is located in Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. |
This diagram illustrates the composition of the Parliament of Australia through the use of a graphic equation.
The Queen (represented by the Governor-General), plus the Senate, plus the House of Representatives, equals the Parliament of Australia. |
Separation of Powers
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The Australian Constitution is the set of rules by which Australia is run. The first three chapters of the Constitution define three largely separate groups – the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary – and the roles they play in Australian governance. The power to make and manage federal law is divided between these three groups. This division is based on the principle of the 'separation of powers'.
Under this principle, the power to govern should be distributed between the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary to avoid one group having all the power. Each group should work within defined areas of responsibility so that each keeps a check on the actions of the others. |
Governor General
Instructions:
Word process the information in this section. Hyperlink the Governor General fact sheet to a formatted text box. Use the information in the fact sheet to identify the three roles of the Governor General and outline the tasks involved in each role. Use the shape tools to create a mindmap to record the information.
Word process the information in this section. Hyperlink the Governor General fact sheet to a formatted text box. Use the information in the fact sheet to identify the three roles of the Governor General and outline the tasks involved in each role. Use the shape tools to create a mindmap to record the information.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the Queen is our head of state. However, as the Queen lives in Britain, her powers are delegated to the Governor-General who lives in Australia. Together with the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Governor-General is a part of Australia’s Parliament. The Governor-General does not have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the government, but has a role in both the government and the Parliament. The Governor-General is not part of the government or the opposition and must remain neutral. Whenever the Governor-General makes a public statement, they avoid personal opinions and do not comment on political and other controversies.
Virtual Tour of Parliament House
Instructions:
Access the 'Virtual Tour of Parliament House' site from the link. Import a labelled diagram of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to your Slide presentation. Use the information provided in the tour to record details about two of the positions (eg: Sergeant-at-arms) or artefacts used (eg: sand timers) and explain their function in each chamber. |
Three Levels of Government
Three Levels of Law Making
Australia has three levels of law-making – often referred to as the three levels of government – that work together to provide Australians with the services they need.
Representatives are elected to federal and state/territory parliaments and local councils, so that all Australians have someone to represent them at each level of government. Parliaments and councils make laws; governments put these laws into action. |
Instructions:
Word process the information. Snip and import the image 'Three Levels of Law Making' and the table detailing how each government fund the areas they are responsible for. Link one image to the fact sheet. |
Making a Law
A bill is an idea for a law. If it is passed by both houses of Parliament, and signed by the Governor-General, it becomes a law. It is then known as an Act of Parliament.
Your group is called the Cabinet. It is made up of the Prime Minister and top-level ministers. You must decide which issues the Parliament will debate to make new laws. Tasks 1–5 are group tasks. Tasks 6 and 7 are individual tasks.
TASK 1: Your Cabinet is talking about issues in Australian society, such as education or the environment. Write down three issues you are discussing. TASK 2: Choose one of these issues and do some research about it. Write down four questions about the issue to start your research. You can use the internet or books in the library, ask people in the community for their opinions or conduct a survey.
TASK 3: Think about a new law that could be made about this issue. Make your idea for a law into a statement explaining what your law will do, including the words ‘Bill’ and ‘Act’. For example: The No Homework Bill. A Bill for an Act to ban homework in all Australian schools.
TASK 4: When you have chosen the wording for your bill, write down a list of arguments for and against the bill (include at least three arguments for each side).
TASK 5: Write down a change that could be made to improve this bill.
TASK 6: Each group member must decide which side of the argument they agree with and write a paragraph to explain why. Use correct terms such as Bill, Act, Cabinet and Parliament.
TASK 7: Each group member needs to write a reflection about how the group worked together. What worked or didn’t work well? Why or why not? Collect all your written work together. Include a copy of all five group tasks and each person’s two individual tasks in your Slide presentation.
Your group is called the Cabinet. It is made up of the Prime Minister and top-level ministers. You must decide which issues the Parliament will debate to make new laws. Tasks 1–5 are group tasks. Tasks 6 and 7 are individual tasks.
TASK 1: Your Cabinet is talking about issues in Australian society, such as education or the environment. Write down three issues you are discussing. TASK 2: Choose one of these issues and do some research about it. Write down four questions about the issue to start your research. You can use the internet or books in the library, ask people in the community for their opinions or conduct a survey.
TASK 3: Think about a new law that could be made about this issue. Make your idea for a law into a statement explaining what your law will do, including the words ‘Bill’ and ‘Act’. For example: The No Homework Bill. A Bill for an Act to ban homework in all Australian schools.
TASK 4: When you have chosen the wording for your bill, write down a list of arguments for and against the bill (include at least three arguments for each side).
TASK 5: Write down a change that could be made to improve this bill.
TASK 6: Each group member must decide which side of the argument they agree with and write a paragraph to explain why. Use correct terms such as Bill, Act, Cabinet and Parliament.
TASK 7: Each group member needs to write a reflection about how the group worked together. What worked or didn’t work well? Why or why not? Collect all your written work together. Include a copy of all five group tasks and each person’s two individual tasks in your Slide presentation.
Whitlam Electorate-Map
Instructions:
Access the Internet and copy and paste an image of Whitlam Electoral Map.
Access the Internet and copy and paste an image of Whitlam Electoral Map.
My Representatives in Parliament
Instructions:
Access the 'Parliament Members' website. Input the postcode 2528 in the search section on the page. Snip the image and details of Shellharbour's representatives in the House of Representatives and the Senate and paste to your Slide presentation.
Access the 'Parliament Members' website. Input the postcode 2528 in the search section on the page. Snip the image and details of Shellharbour's representatives in the House of Representatives and the Senate and paste to your Slide presentation.
My Local Council Members
Instructions:
Access the Shellharbour City Council site. Navigate to the page that lists our local councillors. (Pathway-Council-Your Council-Councillors) In your Slide presentation, import an image of the councillor and record their mission for Shellharbour City.
Access the Shellharbour City Council site. Navigate to the page that lists our local councillors. (Pathway-Council-Your Council-Councillors) In your Slide presentation, import an image of the councillor and record their mission for Shellharbour City.
Marianne Saliba
My vision for the city is to leave it better than I found it. To ensure those that follow have a great place to live, work and play. To ensure the city is sustainable. |
Paul Rankin
My vision for the city is to have a strong progressive city while still respecting the past and where we have come from. |
David Boyle
I want to see economic growth and more jobs in the region. I will push for the Marina to go ahead to create the forecast 2400 jobs. To this end I will make representation to our MPs and business leaders to assist in securing the loan needed to commence stage two. Once complete this project will broaden the range of businesses in our city to include more tourism, light industry, industrial and manufacturing jobs. I am very passionate about sport and want to promote junior sports throughout our community to educate everyone about the short and long term benefits of playing sports as well as the social and economic benefit large events can have on our city. |
Kellie Marsh
For Council to unite and work with the community to promote prosperity and opportunity for the region. |
Peter Moran
My vision for Shellharbour City is a place where future generations have the opportunity to find beauty and peace in the same things current residents enjoy. A place where the natural beauty and a sense of community provide an environment that facilitates a healthy, happy lifestyle. |
John Murray
We need to promote our City and create investment opportunities to increase employment and provide a stable future for generations to come. |
Helen Stewart
Want to see the city moving forward under the guidance of the current Council and its staff. Want all Councillors to work together and be productive. |
Questions & Answers
Instructions:
Access the questions section of the site 'Your Questions on Notice'. Read through questions asked by other students around the country. Formulate a question and submit it to the site. Use your school email address. Hyperlink the site to your Slide presentation and record the question you submitted. |