HUMANITIES POLITICS TASK

 

POLITICS TASK

You have studied the numerous Political Parties that exist in Australia today. You should know of their policies relating to some social issues you consider important.

No Political Party will meet the needs of all voters.

GROUP TASK (to be completed in groups of 1 to 3)

So here is your chance. Create a Political Party. You may need a friendor two to do this. Be creative. Be innovative. Be careful of who you choose as a partner. You will both (all) need to work to complete this task.

1.     Give it a name that will appeal to voters (consider what you have learned about Family First Party and the National Party)

2.     Create a slogan and a logo – don’t copy existing ones

3.     Outline some brief policies on relevant social issues

4.     Briefly outline how your party is better than others

5.     Since there is an election coming up you need to develop your campaign. Design a combination (at least 2) of some of the following:

·        An election poster

·        A TV/internet Advertisement

·        A Radio Advertisement

·        A web page

·        A ‘vote for us’ pamphlet

·        Organise a debate with another party

6.     Present your party to the class.

 

INDIVIDUAL TASK (must be completed individually – not in a group)

Use the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website (and other sites) to find answers to the following questions.

7.      How do you register a Political Party in Australia?

8.      What conditions must be met to become a Political Party?

9.      How much will it cost?

10.  How will these costs and the costs of the campaign be recouped?

11.  What laws cover the actions of political parties in Australia?

12.  How many political parties are there in Australia today?

13.  Why do you think there are so many?

 

DUE DATE

Presentations will occur in weeks 2 & 3

Individual task answers to be handed in by the end of week 2

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