AUSTRALIAN CIVICS

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

• Pauline Hanson
• Malcolm Turnbull
• Tony Abbott
• Bill Shorten

Who is the Current Premier of Victoria?

• Malcolm Turnbull
• Bill Shorten
• Daniel Andrews
• Matthew Guy

Who is Australia's Governor General?

• Zelman Cohen
• Sir Peter Cosgrove
• Prince Charles
• John Landy

Who is the Federal Opposition Leader?

• Julia Gillard
• Matthew Guy
• Tony Abbott
• Bill Shorten

What does "FEDERATION" mean?

• When people meet as a group.
• Joining together of a states or colonies to form a nation.
• Something that means you put things together.
• A type of money

What is the exact date of Federation?

• January 1st, 1901
• January 1st, 1900
• January 2nd, 1902
• January 1st, 1899

Why was Canberra chosen as the capital city?

• Because Parliament house was already built in Canberra.
• Sydney and Melbourne both wanted to be the capital so they picked a place in the middle.
• It was closest to the middle of all the States and Territories.
• Because it has lovely weather and is close to the snow.

What is the role of the governor-general in Australia?

• Represents the Queen in Australia
• acts as the chief executive of government
• waits for recommendations from the prime minister
• the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament

Garbage Collection is a responsibility of......

• Federal Government
• State Government
• Local Government
• Individuals

Looking after local parks and and gardens is a responsibility of ...........

• Federal Government
• State government
• Local Government
• Neighbourhood Watch