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In conclusion · 1 min read

In conclusion

AUSTRALIAN VALUES In the real test, every values question must be correct.

Our democratic institutions and shared Australian values have created our peaceful and stable society.

We have a rich and unique culture to share. As an Australian citizen, you will become part of our nation’s story and will contribute to our future. Australia welcomes you. Citizenship is our common bond.

Test yourself on this topic

3 questions on this topic, each with the answer explained.

  1. 1. A friend who is new to Australia asks you why the country is such a peaceful and stable place to live. What should you tell them?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • Our democratic institutions and shared values have built this stable society
    • Australia's distance from other countries is what has kept the peace here
    • Strict limits on public gatherings are what keep our society peaceful
    • Australia's mineral wealth is the reason the country stays calm and stable

    Explanation: Peace and stability in Australia come from the way the country is governed and from the values Australians share, not from geography, wealth or restrictions on people.

  2. 2. At a community event, someone says that people who arrive from overseas can never truly belong in Australia. How does the Australian view of citizenship answer this?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • Only people who were born in Australia can truly belong to the nation
    • New arrivals should hide their own culture to be accepted by others
    • Australia welcomes new citizens, and citizenship is the bond we all share
    • Belonging depends on how many years a person has lived in the country

    Explanation: Australia welcomes those who become citizens, and it is citizenship itself that ties Australians together, whatever their background.

  3. 3. You have just become an Australian citizen. A neighbour asks what your role in the country now is. What do Australian values expect of you?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • You should keep your own story quite separate from the nation's story
    • You may enjoy the benefits but should stay out of community life
    • You become part of the nation's story and help shape its future
    • You carry no responsibility at all for the future of the country

    Explanation: Becoming a citizen is not a passive step. New citizens join the shared story of Australia and are expected to help build what comes next.

From Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet