Citizenship Australian Values

Question 1

What does the Australian value of a 'fair go' mean?

Accepted Answer

Everyone should get a fair chance to succeed

Answer

A 'fair go' means everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed through their own effort, regardless of their background or starting point.

Question 2

Australian values include respect for the equal worth and dignity of all people. What does this support?

Accepted Answer

Equality and mutual respect

Answer

Respect for the equal worth and dignity of all people supports equality and mutual respect, which are core Australian values.

Question 3

Which value describes the friendship, support and loyalty Australians show one another?

Accepted Answer

Mateship

Answer

Mateship describes the Australian spirit of friendship, loyalty and helping one another, especially in times of need.

Question 4

Australians value freedom of speech and expression. Within what limits must this freedom operate?

Accepted Answer

Within the law

Answer

Freedom of speech and expression is an Australian value, but it must operate within the law and must not harm or threaten others.

Question 5

What does the value of tolerance mean in Australian society?

Accepted Answer

Respecting the rights of others to hold different views and beliefs

Answer

Tolerance means accepting and respecting that other people may hold different views, beliefs, cultures and religions, as long as they obey the law.

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