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Passing a Bill – Animation

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• Legislation

Learning Outcomes

• Identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology
• Describes the key features of Australian and international law
• Describes the operation of domestic and international legal systems
• Discusses the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues

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Referendum Use in NSW: Daylight Saving Case Study

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• Democracy
• Government
• Parliamentary Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Explain how laws are made, including common and statute law
• Investigate why laws change, how they change and the effect of the changes
• Explain the role of law in society
• Analyse key factors affecting decisions
• Evaluate options for solving problems and issues

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Role of Members in a Dispute Resolution

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the representative role of state members of parliament
• Describe the legislative role of state members of parliament
• Outline how members of parliament can be an example of a non-legal method of resolving disputes with the state

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Rights and Responsibilities

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups in the democratic process
• Identify the types of rights of individuals
• Outline the responsibilities of citizens within society
• Explain the interrelationship between rights and responsibilities

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Henry Parkes

• Stage 3
• Government
• Henry Parkes
• History
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how events and individuals shaped the early colony
• Understand the role Henry Parkes played in setting up Australia’s Federation

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Development of Democracy Timeline

• Stage 3
• Federation
• Government
• History
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Identify aspects of the British and USA systems of government that form part of Australia’s system
• Identify events leading to the establishment of democratic principles in Australia’s system of government

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Role of Government

• Stage 3
• Constitutional Democracy
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Explain what Government is and how it is formed in the Westminster system
• Outline the role of Government in NSW
• Explain the difference between parliament and government

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Head of State

• Stage 3
• Government
• People
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the Governor as the Head of State for NSW
• Describe the role of the NSW Governor

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Three Levels of Government

• Stage 3
• Government
• Henry Parkes

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the three levels of government in Australia
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each level of government

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