Discussion Questions
1. Discuss the main points raised in the BtN Public Money story with another student.
2. Politicians get allowances that are paid for by ______________.
3. Give an example of something a politician can spend their allowance on.
4. What is Bronwyn Bishop’s role in parliament?
5. Why did she get into trouble recently?
6. Why did many people think it was the wrong thing to do.
7. What did Tony Abbott say about the incident?
8. How did Bronwyn Bishop respond?
9. What do some people think should happen so that politicians don’t misuse their allowances?
10. What did you learn watching the BtN story?
2. Politicians get allowances that are paid for by ______________.
3. Give an example of something a politician can spend their allowance on.
4. What is Bronwyn Bishop’s role in parliament?
5. Why did she get into trouble recently?
6. Why did many people think it was the wrong thing to do.
7. What did Tony Abbott say about the incident?
8. How did Bronwyn Bishop respond?
9. What do some people think should happen so that politicians don’t misuse their allowances?
10. What did you learn watching the BtN story?