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Question 1

-what is freedom of association
-list examples
SPC

Answer 1

• it gives australians the freedom to join any group as long as it is legal
• sports club, political party, church group

Question 2

how is freedom of association mention in the constitution

Answer 2

it is only implied in the constitution though is valued as a basic democratic right

Question 3

what’s one limit to freedom of association

Answer 3

• it is illegal to associate with certain associations to prevent people from helping terrorist groups. for example by providing them with money and shelter

Question 4

• what is freedom of assembly

- list examples

Answer 4

• it gives australians the freedom to meet with others in public or private places to exchange ideas and to express their views.
• an example of this is a peaceful protest

Question 5

• what are peaceful protests

- why are peaceful protests an important part of the democratic process

Answer 5

• peaceful protests are an effective way of letting the government know that citizens are dissatisfied with them.
• because they allow the public to have a direct say in their community.

Question 6

examples of protests held in australia

BLM

Answer 6

• bikie laws
• logging concerns
• mining concerns

Question 7

• specific example of a protest (one in WA)
• was it succesful
• and how is this an important example

Answer 7

• the closure of remote indigenous communities across WA such as broome, hall creek etc. a few months later street protests occured all throughout WA and the governments decision being named a “cultural genocide” by aboriginal elders. this problem soon became a world intrest and had international support.
• and yes it was succesful and the these small communities were able to stay open.
• this is an important example becuase it shows that people can actively be involved in their community to bring about change.

Question 8

compare and contrast freedom of assembly vs freedom of association

Answer 8

-freedom of assembly allows australians to gather in public or private to share ideas whereas freedom of association allows australians to join any associations pf their choosing providing its legal.