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emphasises the importance of Australian students understanding the
nature of Civics and Citizenship. Explain the difference between these
two terms to your peers and give examples. Also, share the structure and
function of the Australian Federal Parliament and design a unit of work
for a year 7 class that outline the different responsibilities of the Federal
Government in Queensland and the stages of a bill becoming a law in the
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Government and Democracy

The purpose and value of the Australian Constitution (ACHCK047)

The key features of government under the Australian Constitution with a focus on:
the separation of powers, the roles of the Houses of Parliament, and the division of
powers (ACHCK048)

Citizenship, diversity and identity


How values, including freedom, respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility,
compassion, equality and a fair go, can promote cohesion within Australian
society (ACHCK052)

Questioning and research
Develop a range of questions to investigate Australia's political and legal
systems(ACHCS054)

Identify, gather and sort information and ideas from a range of sources(ACHCS055)

Analysis, synthesis and interpretation


Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation
to civicsand citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS056)


Problem solving and decision making

Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to
acivics or citizenship issue and plan for that action (ACHCS058)

Communication and reflection

Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments using subject-specific
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is defined broadly as an identifiable body of knowledge, skills and
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Australias federal system of government, political and social heritage,
democratic processes, public administration and judicial system; that includes
local, state, national, regional and global perspectives.

can be formally defined as the legal relationship between an
individual and a state. More broadly, is the condition of
belonging to social, religious, political or community groups, locally,
nationally and globally. Being part of a group carries with it a sense of
belonging or identity which includes rights and responsibilities, duties and
privileges. These are guided by the agreed values and mutual obligations
required for active participation in the group. In the Australian Curriculum
citizenship incorporates three components civil (rights and responsibilities),
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Laws shou|d be stab|e and not change frequent|y.
Law-mak|ng shou|d be gu|ded by open and c|ear ru|es.
1he Iud|c|ary (courts) shou|d be |ndependent and free of |nf|uence by
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Focus: What problem needs our attention, how do we fix it?
Note: During this activity students may want to refer to current bills in both the Queensland and
Australian government for ideas.
- Teacher introduces the bill we will be creating :
Using too much paper in the classroom Bill 2014
- Discuss as a class what possible solutions we could incorporate to use less paper.
- Separate class into groups of 4 or 5.
- As a group, discuss a possible solution to the problem and create a list of objectives for the bill.
- Come up with arguments to present to the class in regards to the bill.
- Create a persuasive speech (100 words or less) as a group to present to peers.
- The class will then use the 'Voting Ballot' Sheets to vote whether they are for or against the bill
and if they have any suggestions for the bill proposed by their peers.
- The educator will read through the votes and discuss students responses.
Queensland Government current bills
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/bills-and-legislation/current-bills-register

Australian government current bills -
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_before_the_Senate


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