AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A man who uses a wheelchair fears that he will be treated as less important than others. What does Australian society value?
- Equal rights only for people who are able to work
- Special rights that place him ahead of other citizens
- Equal rights only in matters that come before the courts
- The equal rights of all people, regardless of disability ✓
Why this is the answer
Equal rights in Australia apply to everyone, including people living with a disability.
This question is from: Equality of all people under the law
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