Group organisation table

Use this table to organise your class into groups for the Interpret the Constitution classroom activity.

 

GROUP

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

ROLE

Court Crier

Teacher

Make announcements during the hearing.

Applicant’s legal team (including lead counsel)

2-4

Prepare evidence and arguments on behalf of the applicant, Alex Lee.

Respondent’s legal team (including lead counsel)

2-4

Prepare evidence and arguments on behalf of the respondent, the Australian Electoral Commissioner.

Justices of the High Court of Australia (including the Chief Justice)

The rest of the class

Make a judgement based on their interpretation of the Constitution, relevant precedents and the submissions presented by the applicant’s and respondent’s lawyers.