Three levels of government

A Young Person, An Educator

Australia is served by three levels of government – Federal, State, and Local. Each level of government has its own rules and responsibilities, but two or even all three levels will sometimes work together. You can find out more about the Three Levels of...

State Parliament

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State Parliament is the centre of democracy in South Australia. The building is open to tours during non-sitting weeks to the public, and by appointment for education groups. Tour groups will learn about the legislative process and get to see both the upper and lower...

South Australian Constitution

A Young Person, An Educator

The South Australian Constitution is the chief governing document of the state. All other laws made in South Australia must fall within the parameters of the Constitution. The Constitution also outlines how the state government must act at all times. You can read the...

SA Schools Constitutional Convention

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The SA School Constitution Convention is a one day meeting of Year 11 students from all over South Australia, hosted at parliament house. The annual convention encourages student learning about civics and citizenship, democracy, the Australian Constitution and what it...

Petitions – South Australian Parliament

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Any citizen, or group of citizens of South Australia, may petition either House of Parliament to take action. As an example the petition may request a House to introduce legislation, or to repeal or amend existing legislation, or take action for a particular purpose...