Australian Values Flashcards
What are the 8 Australian values
- Commitment to the Rule of Law
- Parliamentary democracy
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Association
- Freedom of Religion
- Equality of all people under the law
- Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’
- Mutual respect and tolerance for others
Value 1/8: What does Commitment to the Rule of Law mean
All Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law.
Australian law applies to all people in Australia, regardless of your background or culture.
Value 2/8: What does Parliamentary democracy mean
Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.
Australians are involved in how the country is governed. The power of government comes from the people because citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.
Voting is compulsory. This shows the importance of participating in elections.
Value 3/8: What does Freedom of Speech mean
People in Australia can express their ideas freely, as long as it is within the law.
People are free to meet in public or private spaces for social or political discussion.
People are free to say and write what they think about any topic and to discuss their ideas with others.
Newspapers, TV and radio have the same freedom.
Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government.
It is never acceptable to promote violence against any other person or group.
Value 4/8: What does Freedom of Association mean
People are free to join or leave any group voluntarily, as long as it is within the law.
People are free to join any legal organization, including a political party, trade union, religion, cultural or social group.
People can freely gather, including peaceful protest (peaceful = no person or property is damaged).
Value 5/8: What does Freedom of Religion mean
Australians are free to follow any religion they choose.
The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. However, religious practices must not break the law.
Religious laws have no legal status in Australia.
Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society.
Value 6/8: What does Equality of all people under the law mean
Equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or origin.
These laws are applied so that people from different backgrounds are not given preferential treatment nor discriminated against.
Marriage is between 2 people, whether it be mixed sex or same sex.
Men and women have equal rights, access to education and employment, can vote in elections, stand for parliament, join the Australian Defense Force and police force, and are treated equally in the court of law.
It is against the law to discriminate.
Divorce is acceptable. A spouse can apply for divorce to courts, even if the other wants to continue the marriage.
Does Australia have an official national religion
No
Value 7/8: What does Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’ mean
Everyone deserves a ‘fair go’ and people should not be limited by any kind of class distinction.
Everyone, regardless of their background, is given equal opportunity to achieve success in life. Everyone has the same legal rights.
What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents. A person should get a job based on their skills and experience, not because of their gender, wealth or ethnicity.
Value 8/8: What does Mutual respect and tolerance for others mean
Individuals must respect the freedom and dignity of others, their opinions and their choices.
Violence towards any person is against the law, including verbal and physical abuse.
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and above all, the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.
The sexual age of consent is 16 or 17 depending on state/territory.
Listening to others and respecting their views and opinions, even when they are different from yours.
Racism has no place in Australia.
Which Australian Value is this:
All Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law.
Australian law applies to all people in Australia, regardless of your background or culture.
Commitment to the Rule of Law
Which Australian Value is this:
Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.
Australians are involved in how the country is governed. The power of government comes from the people because citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.
Voting is compulsory. This shows the importance of participating in elections.
Parliamentary democracy
Which Australian Value is this:
People in Australia can express their ideas freely, as long as it is within the law.
People are free to meet in public or private spaces for social or political discussion.
People are free to say and write what they think about any topic and to discuss their ideas with others.
Newspapers, TV and radio have the same freedom.
Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government.
It is never acceptable to promote violence against any other person or group.
Freedom of Speech
Which Australian Value is this:
People are free to join or leave any group voluntarily, as long as it is within the law.
People are free to join any legal organization, including a political party, trade union, religion, cultural or social group.
People can freely gather, including peaceful protest (peaceful = no person or property is damaged).
Freedom of Association
Which Australian Value is this:
Australians are free to follow any religion they choose.
The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. However, religious practices must not break the law.
Religious laws have no legal status in Australia.
Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society.
Freedom of Religion
