ElectionsGet our free Elections Education KitAustralia is off to the polls. Let’s learn more about how and why we have federal elections
ElectionsAustralia is off to the pollsPART 1: It’s time for a federal election. Learn about why we have elections and what they achieve
ElectionsEnrol, vote and eat a democracy sausage!PART 2: Get ready for election day, when Australians exercise their right to vote and politicians eat sausages in bread
ElectionsStep inside the houses of federal parliamentPART 3: The business of Australia’s parliament takes place in two houses. Learn about what happens there and how parliamentarians represent Australians
ElectionsAustralia’s system of governmentPART 4: The Constitution tells us Australia is a representative democracy. We look at what this means and how our system of government compares to others around the world
ElectionsInside Australia’s top jobPART 5: We all want to know who will be prime minister after the federal election. Let’s look at how we choose our prime minister
ElectionsParties line up in the game of politicsPART 6: Parliament works a bit like a team sport, with teams called parties fighting to win, plus a few extra people called independents
ElectionsOn the election campaign trailPART 7: Here’s how parties and candidates try to convince people to vote for them
ElectionsWhen the PM visits the G-GPART 8: Learn about the role of the governnor-general – including why the prime minister must visit before an election – and what happens if we become a republic
ElectionsWelcome to Canberra, home of democracyPART 9: Australia’s grand national capital city was a compromise that settled an argument between Sydney and Melbourne
ElectionsWhat do elections have to do with me?PART 10: Kids can have a say, be leaders and help make a difference for the future, well before the voting age of 18
