AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A man posts racially abusive comments about a work colleague on social media and says it was only a joke. What is the Australian view?
- It is acceptable because it happened outside work
- Online abuse of this kind is not accepted here ✓
- It is a matter only for his employer to handle
- It is acceptable if he apologises afterwards
Why this is the answer
Racially abusive comments posted about a person online are online abuse, which Australia does not accept.
This question is from: Helping to keep our society safe
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