Role-Plays in School Tours

School tours include the option of a role play. The role plays are suitable for both primary and secondary groups - however specific recommendations are given below. You may choose between one of the following types of role-play.

Passing a Bill Role Play
Propose and pass a Bill in the Legislative Assembly Chamber where it actually happens. You can prepare your own Bill beforehand for debate, or choose one below (click the PDF icon to download). Suits HSIE Stages 3-5.

Process of Debating a Bill	Homework Abolition Bill	School Uniform Abolition Bill	Payment of School Students Bill	Voluntary Sports Bill

Federation Role Play
Re-stage part of one of the 1890s Constitutional Conventions working towards Australian Federation in the same chamber where they met. Decide on where the new Federal capital should be. You can download the Federation role play materials by clicking the PDF icon below. Suits History Stage 5.

Committees Role Play
Be part of a parliamentary committee investigating a proposed increase in school hours. You can download the Committee role play materials by clicking the PDF icon below. Suits HSIE Stages 3-5.

Question Time Role Play
Question Time in parliament is when the government gets put in the 'hot seat'. Use this role play or develop your own questions to see how it works. You can download the Question Time role play by clicking on the PDF icon below. Suits HSIE Stages 3-5 but especially secondary.

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