Past publications & RESOURCES
| Title | Description | Format | Year | Links to current publications and resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Powerful Choice | The key roles of the federal Parliament through the experiences of parliamentarians. Produced in conjunction with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). |
Video & teachers notes | 1994 | Image Library see Important People Kidsview |
| At School Series | How to run a parliamentary role-play at school. | Brochure | 1992 | DIY Role-play in the Classroom Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
| Celebrating 100 Years of Public Service | The history of the Public Service. Produced in conjunction with the Department of the Parliamentary Recording Services (DPRS). | Video | 2001 | |
| Class Parliament | How to set up a class parliament. Produced in conjunction with Rybuck Media. | Fact sheets, role-play instructions & video | 1995 | DIY Role-play in the Classroom Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
| Democracy at Work | An exploration of democratic processes. | Video | 1992 | Hands-on Lesson Plans |
| Democracy at Work | The democratic process. Produced in conjunction with the ABC. | Video | 1993 | |
| Do We Get Who We Vote For? | A unit of work for secondary students about voting systems & political parties. | Book | 1999 | Hands-on Lesson Plans |
| Education Centre Activities Books | Education programs offered by the PEO. | Booklet | 1992 | Programs see Role-plays at Parliament House Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
English at Work: getting help from your MP |
English as a Second Language (ESL) resource. Produced in conjunction with Special Broadcasting Services (SBS). | Video | 1992 | Customised Programs see TAFE and ESL programs |
| Excursion Portfolio | Information and activities for visiting Parliament House. | Worksheets | 1988 | Programs see Role-plays at Parliament House |
| Federation | Timeline & facts about Federation. | Fact sheet | 1991 | FAQ see Our Federation Fact Sheet Series see No. 34 Federation Closer Look see A Short History of Parliament |
| House at Work | A publication containing original artworks and written pieces by an eclectic mix of women and men who work in Australia’s Parliament House. | Book | 2001 | |
| How Australia’s Parliament Works | An ESL resource on the principles of Australian democracy and parliamentary system. | Multi-media resource | 1993 | |
| Interpreting the Art and Design of Parliament House | A guide to understanding and appreciating the design and art of Parliament House. Produced in conjunction with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA). | Book | 1989 | |
| Junior Fact Sheets | A set of parliamentary information fact sheets. | Fact sheets | 1989 | |
| Making Laws | A fact sheet about the stages in making laws. | Fact sheet | 1991 | Kidsview see Pass the Bill FAQ see Our Parliament section 11 Laws & Bills Image Library see The Law section Fact Sheet Series see No. 36 Passing a Bill |
| Our Constitution | Two teenage characters (Opal and Boomer) explain the Australian Constitution including how it works, the people of the Federation movement and two current constitutional issues. | Book | 1996 | FAQ see Our Federation section 2 The Constitution Fact Sheet Series see No. 31 The Constitution Closer Look see A Short History of Parliament |
| Parliamentary Government in Australia | A comprehensive guide to the structure and role of the Australian federal Parliament for secondary students. | Book | 1995 |
Image Library see The Government |
| Parliament Decides | Parliamentary role-play kit for middle to senior secondary | Print package | 1990 | DIY Role-play in the Classroom Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
| Parliament Pack 1 (Primary Resource) | A primary resource and teacher’s notes across six units about the federal Parliament. | Kit | 1988 | Fact Sheet Series |
| Parliament Pack 2 (Secondary Resource) | A secondary resource and teacher’s notes about the Parliament, government, & the Commonwealth from Federation to the federal Parliament. | Kit | 1988 | |
| Parliament Stack | Stacks of information about electorates, elections, members, Parliament House and committees including a trivia quiz and student activity sheets. | Multimedia Kit | 1992 | |
| Parliamentary Activities: debating a bill | Activities to follow up a PEO program or role-play. | Activity sheets | 1993 | Kidsview see Pass the Bill DIY Role-play in the Classroom Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
| Parliamentary Activity Book | A book of activities and worksheets based on the work of the Parliament. For primary students. | Book of worksheets | 1991 |
DIY Role-play in the Classroom Free Publications see Unravelling the Parliamentary Role-play |
| Parliamentary Focus | A series for senior secondary and tertiary students on current and historical political events. | Brochure | 1992 | |
| Parliamentary Government in Australia | A students’ guide to government in Australia. | Book | 1990 | FAQ see Our Government Closer Look see A Multi-tiered System: governing Australia Image Library see The Government |
| Parliamentary Government in Australia | A comprehensive guide to the structure and role of the Australian federal Parliament for secondary students. | Book | 1995 |
Image Library see The Government |
| Parliamentary Patter | News from the Parliament, student governance and teaching strategies. | Magazine | 1988-1996 |
DIY Role-play in the Classroom Role-play Toolkit |
| Parliamentary Vocab | 500 parliamentary terms and their meanings. | Book | 1987 | |
| People in Federal Parliament | Key roles in the Federal Parliament. | Fact sheet | 1991 |
Image Library see Important People Who’s Who in Parliament |
| Politics & Legal Studies Brief | A series of study briefs for senior secondary students dealing with specific aspects of the Parliament. | Brochure | 1992 | Closer Look |
| Presiding Officers | Presiding Officers' roles and responsibilities | Fact sheet | 1991 |
FAQ see Our Parliament Image Library see Important People Fact Sheet Series see No. 30 The Speaker & No. 16 The President Who’s Who in Parliament |
| Primary Units of Work | Representation 3 Levels of Government Making Laws |
Print and online | 1998 | Hands-on Lesson Plans |
| Prime Ministers of Australia | Information on Australian Prime Ministers: 1901-1993. Produced in conjunction with Interactive Multimedia Pty Ltd. | Apple Mac floppy disc |
1993 | FAQ see Our Federation Image Library see History |
| Profiler | A regular newsletter about PEO news and activities. | Newsletter | 2002-2004 | Friends & Colleagues |
| Questions and Answers about Parliament | General information about parliament. | Brochure | 1993 | FAQ |
| Senate and House of Representatives | Facts about senators and members. | Fact Sheet | 1991 | |
| Should Australia become a republic? | Unit of work for secondary students about the republic debate and preamble referenda. | Book | 1999 | |
Should there be equal gender representation in parliament? |
Unit of work for secondary students with information on the status of women in the Parliament. | Book | 1999 | |
| The Budget | What is the Budget? | Fact sheet | 1991 | House of Representatives Infosheet see No.10 The Budget and Financial Legislation |
| The Constitution | Information about the constitution |
Fact sheet | 1991 | |
| The Governor-General | The role and responsibilities of the Governor-General. | Fact sheet | 1991 | FAQ see Our Government No. 18 Governor-General Fact Sheet Series |
| The People of Parliament | The activities of four parliamentarians on a normal sitting day. | Video | 1989 | Kidsview see PA for an MP Fact Sheet Series see No. 40 A Day in the Life of a Member of the House of Representatives and No. 32 Senators |
| The Prime Minister | Role of the Prime Minister | Fact Sheet | 1991 | FAQ see Our Government No. 18 Governor-General Fact Sheet Series |
| Three Levels of Government | Federal, State & Local Government responsibilities | Brochure | 1991 | Closer Look see A Multi-tiered System: governing Australia Hands-on Lesson Plans |
| Two Way Street | Case studies on parliamentary process for senior secondary students. | Booklet | 1987-1992 1993-1996 |
Two Way Street is being updated |
You & Yours |
Series of fact sheets about Parliament and parliamentary processes | Fact Sheet | 1998 | Fact Sheet Series |
| Your Future—Your Say | A detailed study of the operation of the Constitution and its practical effect on Australian life. | Print and video | 1998 |
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