This thesis is a study of the nature and development of electoral education, a public
information program intended to contribute to the political development of Australians.
The aim of the program is to increase awareness of the voting system and other relevant
electoral matters. It seeks to counteract the demonstrated ignorance that Australians,
especially young Australians, display about this aspect of the democratic processes of
Australian society. The present study attempts to identify the origins of electoral
education, the factors that gave impetus to its development, and the roles played by its
main proponents. The study also examines the impact electoral education has had on
education curriculums throughout the years, and the reasons for it attracting greater
attention in recent times. The contributions that the Australian Electoral Commission
has made to electoral education will be discussed. This includes their Electoral
Education Centres, teacher in-service courses, and resource development. Other
providers of electoral education will be examined for their contributions to the field. The
thesis concludes with an historical case study of the Aboriginal electoral education
undertaken by the Australian Electoral Commission.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/219401 |
| Date | January 1996 |
| Creators | Treadgold, Claire, n/a |
| Publisher | University of Canberra. Communication, Media & Tourism |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | ), Copyright Claire Treadgold |
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