Australia’s Democratic Values

Question 1

WHAT ARE AUSTRALIA’S DEMOCRATIC VALUES?

Answer 1

Respect
Equality
Fairness
Freedom

Question 2

WHAT IS RESPECT?

Answer 2

Respect is the essence of a civil society and the cornerstone of human rights.

Question 3

WHAT IS EQUALITY?

Answer 3

Equalityis the idea that all people are born free and equal, have the same rights and deserve the same level of respect.

Question 4

WHAT IS FAIRNESS?

Answer 4

An important idea in Australia is the idea of a ‘fair go’.
This is where everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life.
What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents not their birth.

Question 5

WBAT ARE THE 5 FREEDOMS ( I A.M./ A.R.E free

Answer 5

The freedom of assembly – gather in large groups.
The freedom of movement – travel within a country and between countries.
The freedom of association – join clubs, association or political parties
The freedom of religion – worship the deity of choosing, or non at all.
The freedom of expression – say, write or ‘express’ your thoughts and feelings.

Question 6

Identify the difference in the statement between “Temporary and provisional visa applicants” and “Permanent visa applicants

Answer 6

The difference between the two statements is the need to undertake making reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language. Also, the understanding that, if in the future they meet the legal qualifications for becoming an Australian citizen and the application is approved, people will need to pledge loyalty to Australia and its people.