Part 4
Australian values
Required in the test: every values question must be correct
Key points
- In the real test, all 5 values questions must be correct to pass.
- Australian law comes before any religious or cultural rule.
- Violence of any kind, including verbal and within the family, is illegal.
- Jobs and opportunities go on merit: a 'fair go' for everyone.
The Australian values
Everyone is equal under the law and must follow it at all times, even when no one is watching, whatever their background or culture.
Laws are made by parliaments the people elect. Voting is compulsory.
Say what you think within the law and protest peacefully. Never promote violence or make false allegations.
Join or leave any legal group freely. Protests must be peaceful and harm no one and no property.
Follow any religion or none. Religious laws have no legal status. Polygamy and forced marriage are illegal.
Equal rights regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or race. Violence against a partner is a crime.
A 'fair go': jobs go to the person with the best skills and experience, not gender, wealth or ethnicity.
Listen to and respect other views. Violence of any kind, including verbal abuse, is illegal. Racism has no place in Australia.
Our community
Take part in society and try to support yourself and your family when you can.
Help each other in times of need. Volunteering builds skills and belonging.
A unifying element. Applicants must make reasonable efforts to learn English.
Report serious crime plans and child abuse to authorities. Cyber abuse is not accepted.
Dual citizens must follow all Australian laws in Australia, and never undermine Australia's interests or security.
Is it OK in Australia?
Values questions must all be answered correctly. Decide whether each situation fits Australian values and law.