The City Hall excursion for students in years 9 and 10 will assist students to understand:

• The roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government.
• Role of political parties and independent representatives in Australia’s system of government.
• Process for shaping and developing policy.
• Influence of the media including social media in shaping citizens’ political choices.
• Roles and responsibilities of government at an international level.
• Role of the courts in particular in relation to review of administrative decisions.
• Role groups play in civic life.