Larissa Waters

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/larissa-waters

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Larissa Waters born?February 8, 1977
2. Where was Larissa Waters born?Australia
3. Who is Larissa Waters?Larissa Waters is a lawyer and politician from Australia who works for the Australian Greens. She helps make laws and talks about important issues like the environment and fairness.
4. How did she become a senator?She was elected as a Senator for Queensland in 2010 and started her seat in 2011. She worked in the Senate to represent Queensland people.

Section 44 of the Constitution of Australia: A constitutional provision that disqualifies individuals from serving in Parliament if they hold certain other allegiances or offices.
Dual Citizenship: The status of being a legal citizen of two or more countries simultaneously.
Casual Vacancy: An unforeseen opening in a legislative body that requires a replacement to be appointed or elected.
Australian Federal Election: An election held to choose members of the Australian Parliament, including the House of Representatives and the Senate.