Season 2016 - Episode Guide

Episode List

Episodes

24/5/16

Episode: 2016-05-24 | Airdate: May 24, 2016

31/5/16

Episode: 2016-05-31 | Airdate: May 31, 2016

7/6/16

Episode: 2016-06-07 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2016

14/6/16

Episode: 2016-06-14 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2016

Civics Series: What Is Democracy?

Episode: 2016-06-27 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2016 (5 min)

Democracy is something most Australians take for granted, but what is democracy and how did it come to be? Behind the News take a trip back in history to find out.

28/6/16

Episode: 2016-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2016

Civics Series: The History Of Voting

Episode: 2016-06-28 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2016 (5 min)

All Australians over the age of 18 have the right to vote. But it hasn't always been that way.

Civics Series: The Three Levels Of Government

Episode: 2016-06-29 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2016 (5 min)

As well as federal government, there are two other levels of government that we vote for too; local and state. So what are the responsibilities of each level of government and why is our country set up that way?

Civics Series: What Is An Electorate?

Episode: 2016-06-30 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2016 (5 min)

Electorates make up our national political map and we hear them mentioned by name on the news each night. But why do they exist and how do they help make sure everyone is represented in parliament?