It has also sparked an upsurge in speculation as to whether democracy is dying ... and comprehensive evaluation of the current state of Australian democratic life. The audit promises to bridge ...

School students are less educated on Australia's political systems, democracy and civic processes ... according to data from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

The report cited fears young people are “poorly equipped” to participate in Australian democracy. The latest results are certainly concerning. But as a researcher of the political lives of ...

Finally, political historian Paul Strangio presents an essay on the health of Australian democracy a quarter of the way through the 21st century: where its strengths are, but also the considerable ...

Question time in the lower house is not always parliamentary democracy at its best. Nor is there anything wrong with the content of existing tests, as far as they go. As the Australian Historical ...

Experts have warned this means students have failed to grasp basic concepts about Australian democracy and institutions, leaving them vulnerable to foreign interference when they become voters.

ACARA's website defines the proficient standard for Year 10 students as having a detailed understanding of Australian democracy. "They make connections between the processes and outcomes of civil ...