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This week on News Time, political reporter Shalailah Medhora hosts a special episode about Australia’s federal election.
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Listen to episode one hereThis week on News Time, political reporter Shalailah Medhora hosts a special episode about Australia’s federal election.
We find out how elections work, why kids can’t vote, what a political party is (spoiler: there’s no fairy bread), and what politicians do in Parliament House.
Quiz Questions
1.What date is the 2025 federal election?2.How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?3.What colour are the seats in the Senate?4.Has Australia ever had an Independent prime minister?5.What are the four biggest political parties in Australia?Bonus Tricky Question
What is the name of the chamber in Parliament House with green seats?
Answers
1.The 3rd of May2.183.Red4.No5.Labor, Liberals, Nationals, GreensBonus Tricky Answer
The House of Representatives
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