glossary 3

Question 1

Rule of Law

Answer 1

all people, including citizens and the government, are bound by the law
Everyone in Australia, including the Prime Minister, are bound by all Australian laws under the Rule of Law

Question 2

Services Australia

Answer 2

an Australian Government agency that delivers a range of health, social and welfare payments and services
through Medicare, Centrelink, and Child Support -

Question 3

secret ballot

Answer 3

a system of voting where people vote privately, so no one can influence or pressure them to vote in a certain way

Question 4

secular

Answer 4

separate from religion
In a secular society, there is no official religion.

Question 5

self-sufficient

Answer 5

able to provide for your own needs, without the help of other people

Question 6

set up

Answer 6

to build, establish, start
Governor Phillip set up the first colony in New South Wales.

Question 7

shire

Answer 7

a local government area
The roads in my shire are very safe.

Question 8

social security

Answer 8

government pensions or benefits to help unemployed people, disabled people, elderly people and others in need

Question 9

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Answer 9

an Australian Government agency that manages the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund
services for Australians

Question 10

values

Answer 10

the principles that help a person decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations

Question 11

volunteer

Answer 11

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