Australian Government

Australia has three levels of Government. Each level has different responsibilities. All levels work together to govern Australia.

Your task is to research and identify the similarities and differences between one of the levels of government and the decision making procedures at your school.

Steps to be taken

1. Identify the decision making procedures and responsibilities within your school. Create a questionnaire, using a word processor,   suitable for interviewing the following

Be prepared to share your findings.

2. Identify the decision making procedures and responsibilities within the levels of government

 

3. Where can I find information?

Websites

 

Australian levels of Government

NSW Government

Australian Government

Shires Association of NSW

Levels of Government

Parliament - An overview

Local Government Directory

Australia's System of Government
Other resources

 

4. What do I do with my information?

* Record all your information before analysing it to answer the question.

* Decide what information is relevant for your presentation - what are the similarities? what are the differences?

 

5. Presentation

To present your information prepare a story board, as a flow chart, using one of the following applications

 

6. Assessment will be based on:

  • Visual appeal of your presentation
  • Overall coverage of the topic
  • Use of variety of sources - cite sources
  • Co-operation skills and participation level
  • Acknowledge of each participant's input
This Module created by teachers from Wollongong and funded by the Disadvantaged Schools Program in collaboration with CAP
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