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Core Australian Values Flashcards

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  1. A new migrant disagrees with an Australian law based on their home country's customs. What is the expected approach?

    Answer: Respect and abide by Australian law regardless of personal background

    All people in Australia, regardless of origin, are expected to respect and follow Australian laws, even if they differ from home country practices.

  2. Which value encourages Australians to support one another during hardship, such as natural disasters?

    Answer: Mateship

    Mateship reflects the Australian tradition of supporting friends, neighbours, and strangers in times of need or hardship.

  3. Freedom of association in Australia means people have the right to:

    Answer: Join any group or organisation of their choosing within the law

    Freedom of association allows Australians to join clubs, unions, political parties, or other groups without government interference.

  4. What is the significance of Australia Day on 26 January?

    Answer: It commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788

    Australia Day marks the date in 1788 when the First Fleet arrived at Port Jackson, Sydney, though its significance is interpreted differently by many Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  5. How does Australia's value of 'parliamentary democracy' differ from a dictatorship?

    Answer: Citizens elect representatives who are accountable to the public

    Parliamentary democracy means the government is chosen through free and fair elections and must answer to the citizens it represents.

  6. Which best describes how Australian values approach the relationship between individual rights and community responsibilities?

    Answer: Individuals enjoy rights but also have responsibilities to the broader community

    Australian citizenship involves both enjoying individual rights and fulfilling responsibilities, such as obeying laws, voting, and contributing to society.

  7. What does Australia's recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians reflect?

    Answer: Respect for the deep history and culture of Australia's First Peoples

    Acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Australians reflects respect for their unique cultural heritage and continuous connection to the land.