Students can observe the different outcomes which result from the voting system on the floor of the parliament. The arguments for and against mandatory sentencing are set out so that students can write their own speeches for a debate. When this issue was published, numbers of illegal immigrants were landing on the coast of northern Australia. This issue sets out the background to illegal immigration, explains the origins of immigrants and explains how the illegal 'trade' is organised. This issue starts with a 'gang game' to explore the meaning of belonging and identity.
Students can also become MPs and debate a bill to control illegal immigration.
Several pages of background information enable students to write their own speeches. There are also prepared speeches that are based on real speeches in the House of Representatives. The literacy activity is about listening to a speech on people smuggling. This TWS takes the concept of representation and shows how Kay Hull MP, the Member for Riverina represents people in her electorate. The subject is rural unemployment.