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

Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in our nation’s life and community. It means that you are ready to fulfil your responsibilities as an Australian citizen. Australians expect everyone living in Australia to participate in our society and make a contribution to our community. Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.

Test yourself on this topic

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

  1. 1. Daniel asks what citizenship will give him in everyday life. What opportunity does Australian citizenship offer?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • A guaranteed job in the public service
    • Free membership of every community group
    • The right to ignore laws he disagrees with
    • The chance to take full part in the nation's life

    Explanation: Citizenship opens the door to taking a full part in the life of the country and its communities.

  2. 2. Lien has just become an Australian citizen. What do Australians expect of everyone living in Australia?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • To live only among people from their own country
    • To send most of their earnings to their birth country
    • To join a political party within their first year
    • To take part in society and contribute to the community

    Explanation: Australia expects everyone who lives here to join in and give something back to the community they live in.

  3. 3. Omar is healthy, able to work and has a young family. What does Australian society expect of him?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • That he pays the living costs of other families too
    • That he tries to support himself and his family
    • That he supports himself but not his family
    • That he waits for the government to support his family

    Explanation: People who are able to work are expected to try to look after themselves and their own family.

  4. 4. Priya is preparing to make the citizenship pledge. What does becoming an Australian citizen say about her responsibilities?

    AUSTRALIAN VALUES
    • She may choose which responsibilities she accepts
    • She has no responsibilities until she finds work
    • Her responsibilities begin ten years after the pledge
    • She is ready to fulfil her responsibilities as a citizen

    Explanation: Taking up citizenship shows a person is ready to carry out the responsibilities that come with it.

From Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet