Getting involved in Australian Parliament

How often are federal elections held?

• At least once every 3 years

• Every 4 years on the same date

• Every 6 years

• Every year

What is a written request by a group of citizens for Parliament to take action on a particular problem called?

• Partition

• Petition

• Policy

• Plebiscite

Any member of the public can write to Senate when they ask for submissions.

• True

• False

Australians who are concerned about an issue can organise __________

• Public meetings and protests

• Interviews with media

• Online discussion

• All of these

If you have an issue that you want Parliament to act on, what is a proactive way to connect with them?

• Write to your local member

• Email a relevant minister

• Start a petition

• All of these

Parliament is NOT open to citizens and visitors who want to come and watch Parliament at work.

• True

• False

House of Representatives elections provide an opportunity for Australians to vote for ___________

• Prime Minister

• Candidate in their electorate

• Speaker

• President

What age can Australians ENROL to vote?

• Enrolled at birth

• 16

• 18

• 21

What age is it compulsory for an Australian to vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

How old do you need to be to become a member for parliament?

• 35

• 21

• 18

• 45