Australian Flags
Which flag has the Union Jack and stars?
The Australian flag
What is the capital city of Queensland?
Brisbane
What is the name of the Australian salty spread?
Vegemite
Name the three levels of government
Federal, state, local
Name the three branches of government
Legislative, executive, judicial
Which flag is black, red and yellow?
The Aboriginal flag
What is the capital city of New South Wales?
Sydney
What Australian food is made with bread, butter, and colourful sprinkles?
Fairy bread
Which level is responsible for defence, immigration, and taxes?
Federal
Which branch has two different houses and what are they called?
Legislative - House of Representatives and the Senate
What does the yellow circle on the Aboriginal flag represent?
The sun
What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?
Darwin
What Australian sponge cake is covered in chocolate and coconut?
Lamington
Which level of government looks after things like parks, libraries, and pet registration?
Local
What is the difference between parliament and government?
Parliament makes the laws, the government uses the laws
Which Australian flag is blue, green and black with a white symbol?
Torres Strait Islander flag
What is the capital city of Tasmania?
Hobart
What is the name of the famous Australian chocolate biscuits?
Tim Tams
What do you call the leader of the state government and what is the name of Queensland's?
Premier
QLD: David Cristafulli
Who is the leader of the Executive branch and what is their name?
The Prime Minister - Anthony Albanese
What do the colours green and blue represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
green = land
blue = sea
Why is Canberra the capital city of Australia instead of Sydney or Melbourne?
It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne
What biscuit was made during war time by soldiers' families?
ANZAC biscuits
How often are federal elections held?
Every three years
What does each branch do?
Legislative - makes the laws
Executive - enforces the laws
Judicial - judges the laws