Class preparation

Use these handy resources to prepare your class—and yourself—for the Make a law: House of Representatives classroom activity.

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Members of the House of Representatives

Learn about the work of members of the House of Representatives in this brief introduction. Explore their role in the Parliament and in their electorate, their working hours, period of service, and history.

Watch

The House of Representatives

Discover the House of Representatives in this short video. It covers how members are chosen, the formation of government, law-making, representation, committees, and Question Time.

Duration: 3 min 50 sec

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Read the transcript.