You are already part of the system. The question is: how does it work, and where do you fit in? How Australia Works is an SBS podcast about civics and citizenship for the place you call home.
Who decides what happens when you rent a home, deal with a government service or question an official decision?
Presented by L-FRESH The LION, How Australia Works s combines real-life stories and clear explanations to explore Australia’s three levels of government, the roles of Parliament, government and the courts, how laws are made and changed, and how people can have a say.
Whether you are a citizen, working towards citizenship, or building your life in Australia, this series provides a practical introduction to the systems that shape everyday life. Listen to discover how Australia works and where you fit in.
How Australia Works is available in 60 languages. Explore the series in other languages.
Credits:
How Australia Works is a podcast from SBS Audio and Australia Explained.
Host: L-FRESH The LION
Research and journalism: Gonzalo Aguirregomezcorta
Sound design, mix, original music and theme: L-FRESH The LION
Law and civics consultant: Dr Jacinta Sassine, School of Law, Western Sydney University
Artwork and design: Francesco Ortiz and Yudai Urushima
Writers: Josipa Kosanovic and Susan Burchill
Created and produced by: Josipa Kosanovic
Editor, Australia Explained: Roza Germian
Head of Educational and Essential Services, SBS Audio: Janine Googan
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia where this podcast is made and heard. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of this continent.
Parliamentary Material Australian House of Representatives excerpts courtesy of the Parliament of Australia. Copyright Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons licence, subject to applicable licence terms.