Classroom preparation
Use these handy resources to prepare your class—and yourself—for the Make speeches classroom activity.
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Members of the House of Representatives
Learn about the work of members of the House of Representatives with this brief introduction. Explore about their role in the Parliament and in their electorate, their working hours and period of service.
Senators
Learn about senators and their work in this brief introduction. Explore their role in the Parliament and in their states and territories as well as their working hours and period of service.
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What is Parliament?
Discover the structure and key functions of the Australian Parliament. This video covers the Parliament’s role of law-making, representing Australians, the formation of government, and checking the work of the government.
Duration: 2 min 07 sec
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The House of Representatives
Discover the role and work of the House of Representatives with this introductory video.
Duration: 4 min 08 sec
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The Senate
Discover the role and work of the Australian Senate with this introductory video.
Duration: 3 min 17 sec
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