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Which of these statements about passports is correct?
When you become an Australian citizen, you have the right to live freely in Australia.
You have the right to apply for an Australian passport. As an Australian citizen, you are free to travel overseas and return to Australia. You do not need a visa to come back to Australia.
Who maintains peace and order in Australia?
The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not.
Which of the following activities is an example of direct contribution to Australian community?
Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community. Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it’s from a job, a business or investments.
What kind of authority is 'Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)'?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections. The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC. Votes are by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. No one else sees who you vote for. You can tell other people who you vote for, but no one can force you to tell them.
Which of the following statements about voting in Australia is true?
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.
Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states.
What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900. On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
On becoming a citizen of Australia what pledge does the person need to make, during the citizenship ceremony?
At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge to uphold and obey the laws of Australia. It is important for you to understand Australia’s system of government, how the laws are made in our parliamentary democracy and how these laws are administered. It is also important to understand how you, as a citizen, will have a say in the running of the country.
If you are an Australian citizen, Can you apply to join the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government ?
If you are an Australian citizen, you can apply to join the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government, for example, in Centrelink, Medicare or the Australian Taxation Office.
Australian citizens also have the right to apply for a career in the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).
Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
Voting is both an important right and responsibility for all Australian citizens. We vote for the people we want to represent us in parliament. By doing this, we all have our say in how the country is governed and contribute to the future of Australia.
Which view about AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) is correct?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections. The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC.
What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
A member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law or a change to the law. This proposal is called a Bill.
Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
There are a number of laws in Australia that make sure a person is not treated differently to others because of their gender, race, disability or age.
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.
What is a referendum ?
The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum.
By voting whom, can an Australian participate in the continuing progress of Australia?
In Australia, citizens aged 18 years or over must enrol to vote at federal elections. By voting, you get to have your say in who represents you in parliament. If you are not correctly enrolled, you are not able to vote in an election.
In view of registering overseas born children to Australian citizen, which of the following statement is correct?
Australian citizens may have children born overseas. They can register their children as Australian citizens. The children then have the same rights and responsibilities of citizenship as children born in Australia.
Which is the authority responsible for conducting Federal elections and referendums?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections. The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC. Votes are by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. No one else sees who you vote for. You can tell other people who you vote for, but no one can force you to tell them.
What is the minimum age required to contest election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level?
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level. It is both an honour and a serious responsibility to serve in an Australian parliament.
Among the following statements indicate the one that is related to freedom of speech?
Freedom of speech allows people to say and write what they think and to discuss their ideas with others. Freedom of expression allows people to express their views through art, film, music and literature.
In Australia, we are free to say and write what we think, privately or publicly, about any topic. However, we cannot harm others.
Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Is this TRUE ?
Both men and women have equal access to education and employment. Both men and women can vote and stand for parliament. Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.
Who is supposed to maintain electoral roll?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections. The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC. Votes are by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. No one else sees who you vote for. You can tell other people who you vote for, but no one can force you to tell them.
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