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Humanities and social sciences / Year 5 / Knowledge and Understanding / Civics and citizenship

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The key features of the electoral process in Australia (ACHASSK116)

Elaborations

exploring the secret ballot and compulsory voting as key features of Australia’s democracy
recognising the role of the Australian Electoral Commission in administering elections that are open, free and fair
clarifying who has the right to vote and stand for election in Australia

General capabilities

Personal and social capability
Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Voting rights, Parliamentarians, Elections, Political leaders, Voting

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Sites2See: The Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples

TLF-IDM016766

This resource links to video coverage and key websites related to the apology to Indigenous Australians by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on 13 February 2008. Selected sites provide background information to the apology and personal stories about what happened to members of the Stolen Generations, with a focus on reconciliation.

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