Australian Political System
How many levels of government are there?
3
Who is the current Prime Minister?
Bonus 10 points: What party do they belong to?
Anthony Albanese
Labor Party
With the new social media laws, what age do you have to be to access social media?
16
What is the capital of the Northern Territory?
Darwin
In what two years did Australia host the Olympics?
Bonus 10: Where were they held?
2000 - Sydney
1956 - Melbourne
How many houses are there in Federal Parliament?
Bonus 20 points: What are they called?
2
House of Representatives and Senate
Who is the current Premier of Queensland?
Bonus 20 points: What party do they belong to?
David Crisafulli
Liberal National Party
What is one reason for the social media ban?
Protect children from cyberbullying, protect from body image issues, etc.
Which city has the largest population?
Sydney
What is the name of the fictional town where Home and Away is set?
Summer Bay
How many current sitting members in the House of Representatives?
150
Who is the current opposition leader of the Queensland state government?
Bonus 30 points: What party do they belong to?
Steven Miles
Labor Party
Are there penalties for people who don't follow the ban?
No
How many time zones are in Australia?
Bonus 30: how many hours behind/ahead are the other time zones from Brisbane?
3
ACST - 30 minutes
AWST - 2 hours
Which Australian actor plays the role of Thor in the Marvel movies?
Chris Hemsworth
How many seats does a party need to win government?
76
Who is the current federal Opposition Leader of the Australian Government?
Bonus 40 points: What party do they belong to?
Sussan Ley
Liberal National Party
What date do the new social media laws come into effect?
10 December
What is Australia's longest river?
Bonus 30: What states is it located in?
Murray River
NSW, Victoria and South Australia
Which theme park hosts the Big Brother House?
Dreamworld
How many elected representatives does Labor currently have in their government?
94
Which politician was in the media for wearing a Burqa to the Australian Senate?
Bonus 50 points: What party do they belong to?
Pauline Hanson
One Nation
If you can name more than one, it will be an extra 50 points
Discord, GitHub, Google Classroom, LEGO Play, Messenger, Pinterest, Roblox, Steam and Steam Chat, WhatsApp, YouTube Kids
Which of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World is in Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the name of the hardware store in Bluey that was inspired by Bunnnings?