Day 6 Old and New Parliament + Duntroon

DAY 6 Blog 1-7-2013

Today we went to the Australian Electoral Commission and learnt how to vote. Then we went to the old parliament house where we role played in the senate. It was a very formal day and I enjoyed visiting the Changi Chapel and learning about the prisoners of war who built it. (Brianna)

Our morning started at the Electoral commission where we got taught about voting and what happens to our votes. Our tour guides’ name was Ray Gunn. When we left we went to the Museum of Australian Democracy at old Parliament House. We got inside and put gloves on to keep the heritage artefacts clean. We focused on a debate about the Franklin River Dam. We re-enacted the debate which was fun. Some of us got dressed up as the clerk and president. Overall, it was very exciting and was a good experience.

(Michael)

At the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old parliament house) we learnt a lot about politics and the constitution. We then traveled to our current Parliament. We went through security and then we were taken on a tour of the building. Later we role played a mock debate as the House of Representatives. I was part of the opposition and our team won. We traveled back to Eaglehawk to pack and go to bed. I’m excited about the snow. It’s been great. 

(Chad)

Our final activity today was at the new parliament house where we acted out a role play and I was the Prime minister. We debated a bill about abolishing TV advertisements during Kids TV time, but my side lost because the two independents Jordan and Owen went to the other side. Even when Mel and Jemma came to my side we lost by 2 votes. It was excellent. 
(Natalia)