Civics and Citizenship
Diversity
5 fundamental freedoms and rights
Parliament
3 societies
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of movement
Freedom of association
Freedom of religion
The Australian Parliament, usually referred to as the federal or Commonwealth Parliament, was formed in 1901 by the Australian Constitution. Four major roles are played by the Australian Parliament: federal laws and their change, representing the Australian people, and providing a location for the creation of government.
Multi-Faith society
Multicultural societies
Secular societies
A secular society is a society in which people are not religious by practice or belief.
A multi-faith society is based on different faiths and beliefs where a person can learn about different cultures and backgrounds.
A society that has a variety of different national or ethnic cultures mingling freely.
Including or involving individuals from a variety of diverse cultural and racial origins, as well as people of various genders, sexual orientations, etc.
Why is diversity important?
We can appreciate, learn, and respect other cultures and religions
All people have the right to think freely, and to entertain ideas and hold positions based on religious or other beliefs.
For those who are legally in a country, this includes the freedom to travel around, the right to enter a country of which you are a citizen, and the right to leave any country.
Freedom of speech is having the right to express yourself in a way that doesn't harm yourself or others.
The right to hold meetings, rallies, and protests or events (both online and offline).
Freedom of association is enabling the right to allow participation of non-state actors in social and economic policy, lying at the heart of the rule of law and democracy.
Voting
Voting in Australia is compulsory and it is when members of the public vote for people that have been elected to be their prime minister, president, etc. If people don't vote they will get fined.
Laws
Government
Only the federal government has the power to control domestic and international trade, start a war, and create other national policies such as taxation and spending. Legislation from Congress, which consists of the 100-member U.S. Senate and the 435-member House of Representatives, is frequently the first stage in these systems.
Two types of laws
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Identity
Australians value individual freedom as well as freedom of religion, speech of association, the rule of law and democracy, equality and a 'fair go' for all.
Criminal law is prosecuted by the State and penalties or sanctions are based on seriousness of the offense. The defendant has the right to silence anyone.
Penalties are based on compensation or remedies and the defendant may be forced to testify.