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civics and citizenship (laws (why do we need laws? (Legal and non-legal…

- - - - It refers to our right to express information, opinions and beliefs without fear of the government preventing us or punishing us for it. Freedom of speech does not just refer to speaking.
  - - - refers to the right to peacefully form or join a group, club or organisation without being stopped. This might include social groups, sporting groups, political parties, unions or religious groups.
  - - - Freedom of assembly refers to the right to peacefully gather or meet in public or private places. This may be in small or large groups, for any reason that might be religious, political or in celebration. The
  - - - Freedom of movement refers to a citizen’s ability to freely move between states or regions within their own country. It also refers to our right to leave any country and re-enter our own country without interference from the government.
  - - - Freedom of religion is the right to believe in or practice whatever religion you want to. This freedom extends to all religions. It means that if a person wishes to practice any faith, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism or even no religion at all.
- - - - Australia’s Day exists to celebrate being Australian and living in Australia. It is an opportunity to think about our past and to consider how we will continue to live as Australians in the future.
    - - On 25 January (the eve of Australia Day) every year, the following awards of Australian citizenship are announced in Canberra: • Australian of the Year, which celebrates the achievement of Australian citizens who inspire us through their work • Senior Australian of the Year, which celebrates Australians aged 65 and over who continue to achieve and make a difference• Young Australian of the Year, which celebrates young people between 16 and 30 years old who have already accomplished great things through their contribution to society • Australia’s Local Hero, which celebrates people making a difference in their local community. These awards act to celebrate and thank Australian citizens who have gone above and beyond their usual responsibilities as citizens.
      - Citizenship ceremonies
        
        Migrants to Australia can choose to become citizens after living in Australia for a certain period of time and meeting certain requirements. The final stage of becoming an Australian citizen is the citizenship ceremony.