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The House In Session, Ep 4: The rules that guide the House of Representatives

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The House In Session, Ep 4: The rules that guide the House of Representatives

SUBJECTS:  Civics and Citizenship, History

YEARS:  5–6, 7–8


Annabel Crabb explains some of the rules that guide the House of Representatives – also known as the Lower House – where Members of Parliament argue about and vote on new laws for Australia.

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Date of broadcast: 31 Oct 2017


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