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Question 1

English as the national language

Answer 1

Australian society values the English language as the national language of Australia, and as an important unifying
element of society. People living in Australia should make an effort to learn English.

Question 2

It is important to learn to speak English because it helps to get an

Answer 2

education, a job, and better integrate into the
community. It is essential for economic participation and social cohesion. Applicants for Australian citizenship
must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language

Question 3

in Australia, we each have responsibilities to help protect

Answer 3

Australian society. For example, if people in Australia
suspect their friend or neighbour may be planning to commit a serious crime, they should report this to Australian
government authorities as soon as possible. In this way, we can help to protect the safety of our community.

Question 4

Similarly, if a person in Australia sees or has knowledge of a child being abused,

Answer 4

they should report this to the
police to investigate.

Question 5

Online abuse is not accepted

Answer 5

in Australia. This is sometimes called cyber abuse. Examples include sharing sexual
photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, or making racially abusive comments about a
person online. Many forms of cyber abuse are illegal in Australia.

Question 6

In the citizenship pledge, Australian citizens pledge their loyalty to

Answer 6

Australia and its people

Question 7

Australian citizens may
also hold the

Answer 7

citizenship of another country or countries if the laws of those countries allow. This is known as dual,
or multiple, citizenship. However, even if a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen within
Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times.

Question 8

Some Australian laws must also be followed by Australian
citizens even

Answer 8

n when they are overseas. For example, it’s illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity,
here or overseas, with a child under 16 years of age.

Question 9

Australian society is based on our shared obligations not

Answer 9

not to undermine Australia’s interests and security.
For example, using social media to share official government secrets would be undermining Australia’s interests.
Similarly, promoting distrust in and fear of an ethnic community would damage Australian community relations.