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A small part of the Commission's awareness campiagn to tell electors when and how to vote to have their say.
Enjoy this animation - a light-hearted look at the Hare-Clark electoral system.
Watch this animation about postal voting in Tasmanian local government elections.
An easy to read handbook that we provide to candidates in the elections.
You might find some interesting information in there about the rules around campaign signs, and how much money candidates are allowed to spend.
A statewide map displaying the boundaries of the 29 Local Government municipal areas.
Interactive game created by the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Note - Victoria separates responsibilities a little differently to Tasmania.
Use this simple search tool to learn who currently represents you at each level of government.
A short animated overview of the 3 levels of government in Australia, courtesy of the Parliamentary Education Office, Canberra.
Excellent hands-on resource, complete with mini post box/es!
Email now with the number of students, grade level/s and a postal address and we'll send you as many kits as you need!
Easy to use spreadsheet that lets you generate ballot papers for a mock Local Government election, or for your SRC or other student election. Used in conjunction with the above kits, this gives students a rich, tangible experience of democracy.
Hint - enable macros when prompted - this unlocks the Robson Rotation to give you a genuine feel for the way ballot papers are produced.
An online interactive game that looks at conflict resolution in the playground in the beginning years of school. The Learning Federation ID No L949.
An amazing animated video of a group of Australian children discussing what community is and means to them. The Learning Federation ID No R6076.
Information page outlining the roles and responsibilities of local governments in Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Law that local governments operate under.
Teaching activity outline.
Comprehensive education site about Taxation and Super. Look our for Activity A4.2, an interactive exploring how the 3 levels of government raise and spend revenue.
Information page outlining what being a Councillor means.
Kit produced by LGAT for intending candidates.
You'll find links to media releases, handbooks, forms and more