Civics and Citizenship Education provides students with the opportunity to develop and practice their understanding of and commitment to Australia’s democratic system of government, law and civic life.

National assessment in Civics and Citizenship commenced in 2004, as part of a rolling three-yearly cycle of sample assessments.

Learn about parliament, government, law and democracy using innovative, dynamic and interactive teaching and learning resources including school excursions and incursions.

All students need opportunities to develop their understandings of, and commitment to, Australia’s democratic system of government, law and civic life.