value 3 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’
veryone deserves a ‘fair go’
and people should not be limited by any kind of
class distinction. Everyone, regardless of their
background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve
success in life, and ensuring that everyone has the
same legal rights is an important aspect of fairness
in Australian society.
What someone achieves in life should be a result of
their hard work and talents. This means a person
should get a job based on their skills and experience,
not because of their gender, wealth or ethnicity.
When an organisation needs to fill a job
the law
supports that they select the person with the best
skills and experience for the job.
Many new migrants in Australia have become leaders
in business, their profession, the arts, public service
and sport through their hard work and enterprise.
Mutual respect and tolerance
for others
In Australia, individuals must respect the freedom
and dignity of others, and their opinions and choices./
It is against the law to be violent towards
another
person. Violence of any kind, including verbal and
physical abuse, is illegal. Australians believe in
peaceful disagreement and above all the right to be
safe and free from violence and intimidation1
In Australia, there are very strict laws concerning the
age of sexual consent, which is
16 or 17 depending
on which state or territory you reside in. For example,
in Australia, a 20 year old man cannot have sexual
relations with a 15 year old girl, because that is
against the law in all Australian states and territories.
In Australia, the lawful actions of the police should be
supported. You should obey a lawful request
from
the police, because all Australians commit to
following the law
Australia values the principles
of mutual respect
and tolerance. This means listening to others and
respecting their views and opinions, even when
they are different from your own. People should
be tolerant of each other where they find that
they disagree.
Racism has no place
in Australia. This includes
creating or sharing racially offensive material on
the internet or other publications and making
racially abusive comments in a public place or at
a sporting event
Making a contribution
Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in our nation’s life and community. It means that you are
ready to fulfil your responsibilities as an Australian citizen.
Australians expect everyone living in Australia to
participate in our society and make a contribution to our community. Everyone has a responsibility to try and
support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.
Australians value ‘mateship’
We help each other in times of need. For example, this might mean taking a meal to
an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely.
In this spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of
community service and volunteering – to look out for
each other and strengthen the community. Volunteering is a great opportunity to share knowledge, learn new
skills, and increase your integration into and sense of belonging to the Australian community. There are many
opportunities for you to volunteer in Australia
