AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
Why does giving every person the same legal rights matter so much in Australia?
- It is an important aspect of fairness in Australian society ✓
- It means that everyone must belong to the same organisations
- It allows the government to change the laws more quickly
- It removes the need for courts to hear people's disputes
Why this is the answer
Fairness rests on everyone standing on the same legal footing, whoever they are.
This question is from: Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’
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