A service map for state and territory responsibilities

The same category of service can have different arrangements in different jurisdictions. Name the place being studied on the map, so the exercise has a clear scope before anyone starts assigning responsibilities.

Read who provides the service. Place its label on a public-service map. Explain the source used for the connection.

A public-school service page can identify its education authority; the classroom map should retain that specific wording.

Keep the jurisdiction visible

Keep the discussion tied to a particular jurisdiction. Similar service names can conceal different administrative arrangements across states and territories.

Avoid implying that all schools have identical governance. What on the source supports the placement?

Highlight the authority name before independent sorting.

Resources

• Who Does What? Government Power Match — Use the responsibility matching activity for a separate checked-service comparison.

Further reading

• Parliamentary Education Office — classroom activities
• Australian Electoral Commission — Democracy Rules

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