ACTIVITY IDEAS

1.

Using the worksheets 1 and 2 below, complete the following activity: Cut out the different areas of responsibility Glue/stick them into the level of government responsible for that area

2. 3. 4.

Complete Worksheet 3 (from Hop into Parliament Activity Book) Research one of the levels of Government and write a brochure on its roles in Australia, include pictures. Each student writes down a law they want to see changed. As a class determine which level of government would have to be petitioned for each law. Identify the Member for your schools electorate, and / or students residential electorates, for each level of government.

5.

Department of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory Parliamentary Relations and Education Unit

FEDERAL
WORKSHEET 1

STATE/TERRITORY

LOCAL

WORKSHEET 2

NT Aboriginal Land Right Act

Sports and Recreation

Telecommunications

Swimming Pools

Power

Health

Customs and Immigration

Town Councils

Housing

Parks

Roads

Money

Defence

Federal Parliament

Garbage Collection

Public Libraries

Education

Australian Law

WORKSHEET 3

The Three Levels of Government

There are three levels of governments in Australia; each has different powers and responsibilities although sometimes these overlap.

FEDERAL
The Federal Government is responsible for running the country as a whole, and for matters that concern Australia as a nation rather than as individuals. It was formed in 1901 at Australias Federation.

STATE/TERRITORY
State & Territory Governments are responsible for matters which are best dealt with at that level. Being a territory, the Northern Territory has different powers (more limited) to the States.

LOCAL
The states and territories are divided into city and shire councils who look after the particular needs of their city or local community. Local government members are called councillors.

Head of Government: Prime Minister

Head of Government: Premier (States) or Chief Minister

Head of Government: Lord Mayor or Shire President

Using the pictures and letters provided, write in the responsibilities for each level of government.

FEDERAL

STATE/TERRITORY

LOCAL
P ___________ (5) DOG REGISTRATION R_________ C____________
(7,10)

D ______________ (7)

E _____________________ (9) L_________________ (9)

P _______ O ___________ (4, 7) H _______________ (6) T __________________ (18) TRADE M ________ (5)

P _________________ (6) MAIN R _____________ (5) R ___________________ (8) P __________ SUPPLIES (5)

S ______ S _________ (6,8)

S__________ S________ (6,5)

TAXATION P ______________ (9)

VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS CHILD CARE CENTRES S___________ P_______ (8,5) J _______________ (7)

I ______________________ (11) P________ T __________ (6,9) S_________ G__________(6,7) C ______________ (7) E____________ SERVICES (9) LOCAL ROADS F________ A __________ (7,7) H ________________ (7)