Inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters adopted an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia on 27 March 2024, following a referral from the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Don Farrell.

The Committee is seeking written submissions, addressing one or more of the terms of reference by Friday, 24 May 2024.  Further information about making a submission to a parliamentary committee is available here.

If you are experiencing any issues uploading your submission through the online portal please email your submission to em@aph.gov.au. 

Survey

The Committee has released a survey on civics and citizenship education in Australian schools as part of its current inquiry. If you are a primary or secondary school student, a recent school leaver or an educator, the Committee wants to hear from you!

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters - Civics education survey (surveymonkey.com)

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2374
em@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Committee will inquire into and report on civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia.

Track Inquiry

Past Public Hearings

23 May 2024: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissons

Accessibility

If you require any special arrangements to enable you to participate in the Committee's inquiry, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

Further information regarding accessibility can be found at www.aph.gov.au/Help/Accessibility