RESPONSIBILITIES ABD PRIVILEGES OF SUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP

Question 0

What are your privileges as an Australian citizen?

Answer 0

1. Vote in federal and state or territory elections and in a referendum
2. Apply for work in Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
3. Seek election to parliament
4. Apply for an Australian passport or re-enter Australia freely
5. Receive help from an Australian office while overseas
6. Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.

Question 1

What are your responsibilities as an Australian citizen?

Answer 1

1. Obey the law
2. Vote in federal and state or territory elections and in referendum
3. Defend Australia should the need arise
4. Serve on a jury if called to do so

Question 2

Who needs to register on the electoral roll?

Answer 2

All Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll