AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A neighbour keeps expressing lawful political views that you think are wrong. What is expected of you?
- Demand that they stop discussing politics near your home
- Report their opinions to the police so they are recorded
- Respect their freedom of speech, as their expression is lawful ✓
- Insist that they change their views to match your own
Why this is the answer
Free speech belongs to everyone. You must respect lawful opinions even when you strongly disagree with them.
This question is from: Freedom of speech
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- Which TWO of these are illegal in Australia, even though people have freedom of speech?
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