AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A radio station broadcasts strong opinions about the government's performance. What freedom applies to the media?
- Media outlets have the same freedom of speech as individuals ✓
- Media outlets may only discuss topics that are not political
- Media outlets must have government approval before broadcasting
- Media outlets may report facts but must not give opinions
Why this is the answer
The media share the same freedom of speech that individuals have, so they may report and comment freely.
This question is from: Freedom of speech
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- A friend says that in Australia a person may say absolutely anything at all. How should you correct them?
- A group wants to hire a hall so that its members can debate a political question. Is this allowed?
- A neighbour keeps expressing lawful political views that you think are wrong. What is expected of you?
- Someone online urges people to attack members of a particular religion. What do Australian values and law say?
- Which TWO of these are illegal in Australia, even though people have freedom of speech?
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