Whips - People of Parliament

One of a series of videos introducing key roles in Queensland Parliament.
Music from Bensound.com
Suggested focus questions for student discussion:
Before Viewing:
What do you think of when you hear the word 'whip'? Can you think of three different meanings?
What do you think this word might mean in the parliament?
While you watch:
Find out what the Whips do in parliament.
Who are the current Whips in Queensland Parliament?
After viewing:
Why does each major party need their own whip?
Why do you think the minor parties don’t appoint a whip?
Use the Chamber Seating Plan to find where the Whips sit in the Legislative Assembly chamber. Link - www.parliament...
Use the Member List on the Queensland Parliament website to find out about one of the current Whips. Link - www.parliament...
Find out which electorate they represent.
Find out about their career before they were elected to parliament.
Link to the Quizlet: quizlet.com/_b...
Curriculum Alignment:
Year 6
The key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government and how it is based on the Westminster system (ACHASSK143)
Year 9
The role of political parties and independent representatives in Australia’s system of government, including the formation of governments (ACHCK075)
The process through which government policy is shaped and developed, including the role of Prime Minister and Cabinet (ACHCK103)