Introduction

Elections are a key time when political parties make many promises regarding a range of issues. What do you think are the key issues for November 2002? Whose policies do you support?

Using the sites below you have the opportunity to compare the policies of the major parties in the areas of Health, Education and Water.

You are then required to devise your own policy on the issue you are most interested in and present it to the class as a campaign speech.

Web Activities

Liberal Party - water management

1. Complete a Venn Diagram on the Liberal Party and Labor Party policy on water.

ALP - Water Trust

1. What do you think are the key issues regarding water managment?

2. Which Policy would you support? Justify your answer.

Liberal Party - Rural Health Issues Policy

1. Construct a concept map identifying the key issues surrounding both parties Health Policies.

ALP - Healthcare Policy

1. as above

ALP - Building Better Schools

1. Analyze the ALP and Liberal Party Education Policies. Compare the key issues, funding allocation and future direction of each policy.

Liberal Party - School Standards and Accountability

1. as above

Conclusion

You will now have a better understading of the key issues associated with the coming election. How similiar or different are the two major parties policies? Who would you vote for?

created by Lisa Hayman email: hayman.lisa.l@edumail.vic.gov.au http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/civics/sampler.htm