The Parliamentary Education Team offers professional learning opportunities for teachers to further their understanding of parliamentary processes and governance in Queensland.

Teachers are also welcome to attend our paid professional programs.

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2026 Legal Studies Educators Conference

Brisbane • Parliament House

Shaping law—a one-day professional development event for Legal Studies educators and curriculum leaders.

 

Friday 1 May 2026

8.30am—4.00pm AEST

Queensland Parliament, Parliamentary Annexe

$155.00 per ticket

Best for: Year 10 to 12 Legal Studies teachers

 

Through expert presentations from the parliamentary and legal sectors, this event will support you to deepen your understanding of law-making, democratic processes and contemporary legal issues—while equipping you with resources and insight you can immediately transfer to the classroom.

By attending, you will:

  • Gain expert insights from leaders in law reform, human rights and parliament.
  • Strengthen your understanding of democratic systems and how laws are made, reviewed and reformed.
  • Engage with Legal Studies resource providers and education programs.
  • Connect with fellow educators and share professional practice.
  • Leave with practical classroom strategies, contemporary case studies and ready to use resources.

Full program details will be released closer to the event date.

BOOK NOW

  

Democracy in action series

Online only

Best for: Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies, HASS, Humanities and Civics and Citzenship educators 

Democracy in action is a free professional development webinar series that has been created especially for teachers to enhance their knowledge and understanding of our democratic system of government.

Facilitated by the Queensland Parliamentary Service (PS), Parliamentary Education Office (PEO), Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA), you'll learn about key features of our representative democracy and the history of our legal system.

Join us to discover and develop new skills, activities and resources for use in your classroom!

2026 webinar schedule 

  • Wednesday 4 March, 3.45pm to 5.00pm—Statute law: from creation to interpretation BOOK NOW
  • Wednesday 27 May, 3.45pm to 5.00pm—The separation of powers: past, present and future BOOK NOW
  • Wednesday 19 August, 3.45pm to 5.00pm—Representation: how representative are our institutions? BOOK NOW
  • Wednesday 11 November, 3.45pm to 5.00pm—Recent laws and what's next? BOOK NOW

 

Regional workshops 

In-person

Best for: Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies, HASS, Humanities and Civics and Citzenship educators 

Faciliated by members of the Parliamentary Education team,Teaching about Queensland parliament is free professional development session created especially for regional teachers. 

During this session you will:

  • meet other teachers over afternoon tea (supplied),

  • deepen your knowledge and understanding of key concepts including the levels of government, and the people, functions and processes of Queensland parliament,

  • learn more about our range of programs and resources (and how we can help and support your teaching and learning),

  • see and participant in hands-on practical activities you can use in your own classroom,

  • leave with a selection of materials and resources you can use straight away!

2026 schedule 

  • Bundaberg—Tuesday 19 May BOOK NOW
  • Toowoomba—Tuesday 20 October BOOK NOW 

   

Your Queensland Parliament webinars

Online only

Best for: Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies, HASS, Humanities and Civics and Citzenship educators 

Your Queensland Parliament is free professional development webinar created especially for teachers to explore our programs and parliament.

2026 webinar schedule

  • Wednesday 3 June, 4pm to 5pm—Understanding the Budget process for teachers
  • Wednesday 4 November, 4pm to 5pm—What is responsible government? 

 

Professional development on-demand

Online only

Best for: Legal Studies, Social and Community Studies, HASS, Humanities and Civics and Citzenship educators 

We can provide a free, online professional development opportunity for your school, cluster area or department after school or on a student free day (subject to availability) on one (or more) of the following topics: 

  • Three levels of government 
  • Making law in Queensland 
  • Human rights and the legislative process 
  • Get involved: avenues for active citizenship in the classroom 
  • Scrutiny 
  • Who's who in parliament 
  • How to run a legislative role play

Not only will our parliamentary educators share information about Queensland Parliament, but they will also answer any questions you have and showcase examples and resources you can use in your classrooms. 

Email Parliamentary.Education@parliament.qld.gov.au to request a tailored program. 

 

Teacher Advisory Group (TAG)

The Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) brings together educators from various levels and sectors of education in Queensland to assist in the development of our resources and programs.

The purpose of TAG is to:    

  • provide insight and advice on the development of activities, events and resources in line with the curriculum and contemporary classroom practice, and

  • identify opportunities for broadening the reach of the program, particularly to engage with educators and students in regional and remote communities.

Group members are appointed for 12 months.

 

Who can apply to join?

All teachers currently registered in Queensland are welcome to apply, regardless of year level or education sector.

How often does TAG meet?

TAG meets once a term. Advice may be sought from members at other times via email or phone.

How do I apply to join?

Nominations to join TAG for the 2026 calendar year have now closed.

 

Need more information?

Kirsten Murray
Parliamentary Education Officer
P: 07 3553 6413
E: parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au