Parliament Experts
From learners to experts, students dive into democracy and parliament!
Get ready for an exciting, hands-on journey into Australian government and democracy! This primary school incursion transforms students into parliament experts as they explore how our country is governed.
Examining Federation, the Australian Constitution, federal referendums, and the Senate, students go beyond the basics to see democracy in action.
Students take part in a mock federal referendum, experiencing how voting works, what a double majority means, and how direct democracy shapes outcomes. They then step into the Senate chamber to debate and review a bill passed by the House of Representatives. Representing major parties, minor parties, and independents, they debate, negotiate and shape policy just like real Senators.
This immersive incursion supports the Victorian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship, and is the perfect way to extend your students’ understanding of democracy in a fun and meaningful way.
Book now to bring Parliament to your classroom!
Teachers across Victoria are shaping experts in democracy!
Elwood Primary School
Flemington Primary School
Parliament Process was a huge success with our 5/6s at Flemington Primary. It was hands on and each student was given an opportunity throughout to participate. They loved the Federal Parliament role play and participating in different debates. There were so many positive comments about how fun it was. We highly recommend Linked Incursions! – 5/6 teachers
St Paul’s Primary School
The incursion was a fantastic way to end our unit on the Government. As we weren’t able to go to Canberra we booked this incursion and it was wonderful. Students were engaged and it was a hands on experience. Students were able to really understand how the House of Representatives work through actually doing the process. Would recommend this to other schools. – Kassy
Spotswood Primary School
This was an excellent incursion, which worked in well and reflected the learning the students had been undertaking throughout the Term. The students thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on, real world learning and all commented on how much they learnt and how fantastic the presenter was. – Jess
St Bernard’s Primary School
The students were really engaged throughout the entire session. There was a great balance of content being presented, as well as role playing the processes involved which helped the students to visualise their learning in a meaningful way. Thank you for providing this fantastic experience. – Matt
Holy Name Primary School
The students were engaged and it catered to each individual. The whole incursion from start to finish was planned and executed extremely well. Our first experience will not be our last. Would definitely recommend to all schools. – Derryn
Yarraman Oaks Primary School
The students thoroughly enjoyed this incursion. It was extremely informative and presented in a manner that had all students engaged. Our feedback from them was extremely positive. They especially liked the ‘debating’ aspect and the costumes of course. Thank you for giving our students an excellent understanding of the Parliament Process. – Joanne
Northcote Primary School
Both Parliament Process and Parliament Experts are highly engaging and hands-on. A great way to bring civics and citizenship into the classroom – the next best thing to a trip to Canberra! – Hilary
Important information
Booking and planning
considerations:
- 90 minutes per session.
- Maximum 35 students per session.
- We can run up to three sessions per day.
- Sessions cost $395 plus GST.
Location requirements:
- A large, open indoor area – about the size of a double classroom is ideal.
- We’ll need 45-60 minutes before the first session to set up the area.
- Once we’re set up, we need to remain in the same space all day as our sessions are jam-packed with resources and equipment!
Other essentials:
- We’ll need access to a digital screen such as a TV to plug our laptop into.
- Each student needs a chair.
- Teachers are responsible for supervision of students at all times.
- All attending teachers will receive professional learning certificates!
How to know if Parliament Experts is the best option for your students
- Suitable for Year 5 and Year 6.
- This incursion covers Civics and Citizenship and History. View curriculum links here.
- We highly recommend students complete our Parliament Process incursion before participating in this program. Please see our Parliament Package or Parliament Day pages for more information.
- This incursion is designed for primary school students in Year 5 and Year 6. We recommend students in Year 3 and Year 4 participate in our Democracy, Community and Me incursion.
- Looking for a more comprehensive experience? Try our Parliament Day incursion.
- Looking for a virtual program? See our Virtual Parliament Process incursion.
