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Parliamentary videos

Presiding Officers welcome to Parliament

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Understanding Parliament

History, colonial WA, responsible government and elections.

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How laws are made

Learn how a bill becomes a law.

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Difference between Parliament and Government

Animated video explaining how Parliament and government is formed and their respective roles.

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You, Me and Democracy

Animated video explaining how people can participate in the democratic process.

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The Key to Your House

A 13 part series and accompanying student worksheets on Parliament House

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An interview with the President of the Legislative Council, Hon Kate Doust MLC

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An interview with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Hon Peter Watson MLA

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People and Parliament

President of the Legislative Council

Note: The Governor depicted in this video at the 11 May 2017 Opening of Parliament is Her Excellency, the Hon. Kerry Sanderson AO. The current Governor of Western Australia is His Excellency The Hon Kim Beazley AC.

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Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

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Leader of the House - Legislative Council

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Premier and Leader of the House – Legislative Assembly

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Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council

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Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly

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Ministers in the Legislative Council

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Ministers in the Legislative Assembly

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Legislative Council Party Whip

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Legislative Assembly Party Whip

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About the Members of the Legislative Council

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Appointed officers

About the Clerk of the Legislative Council

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About the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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About the Usher of the Black Rod – Legislative Council

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About the Sergeant-at-Arms – Legislative Assembly

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Proceedings of Parliament

About the passage of a Bill in the Legislative Council

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About the passage of a Bill in the Legislative Assembly

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Division – Members’ Vote – Legislative Council

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Division – Members’ Vote – Legislative Assembly

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Student animation and role-plays suitable for years 5-6

Rodney animation

Join WA Parliament's education mascot, Rodney, as he explains the role of the President and the Black Rod in the Legislative Council.

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Macey animation

Join WA Parliament's education mascot, Macey, as she explains the role of the Speaker and the Sergeant-at-Arms in the Legislative Assembly.

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Voting with your feet

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Hoon Bill role-play

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Develop your own role-play

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Student role-plays suitable for years 7-12

Voting with your feet

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Hoon Bill role-play

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