Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
To have a current Australian passport
To attend local council meetings
To vote in elections
None of the above
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 of the following statements about voting in Australia is true?
You can vote if you wish once you are on the electoral roll
You are not allowed to vote once you are on the electoral roll
In Australian federal and state or territory elections, voting is compulsory once you are on the electoral roll
None of the above
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 is the minimum age required to contest election to parliament at the federal, state or territory
level?
18 years
21 years
25 years
17 years
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.
Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Is this TRUE ?
YES
NO
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.
Which of these statements about passports is correct?
Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
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.
Which of the following activities is an example of direct contribution to Australian community?
By travelling abroad
By making use of the public transport
By paying tax
None of the above
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 is a referendum ?
A vote to change the government
A vote to change the Australian Constitution
A vote to change the Prime Minister
The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum.
Among the following statements indicate the one that is related to freedom of speech?
In a court of law, women and men are treated equally
Any topic can be written and discussed in newspapers. However, we cannot harm others
People to express their views through art, film, music and literature
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.
By voting whom, can an Australian participate in the continuing progress of Australia?
By voting for the existing government
By voting for the people who represent them in parliament
By voting for themselves
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.
Who is supposed to maintain electoral roll?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Prime Minister
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
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.
In view of registering overseas born children to Australian citizen, which of the following statement is correct?
Children born overseas to Australians cannot be registered as Australian citizens
Only if children are born in Australia and New Zealand, Australians can be registered as Australian citizens
Children born overseas to Australians can be registered as Australian citizens
None of the above
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.
On becoming a citizen of Australia what pledge does the person need to make, during the citizenship ceremony?
Follow a certain religion
Obey the laws of Australia
Stay in Australia for ever
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.
Which is the authority responsible for conducting Federal elections and referendums?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Prime Minister
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
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 view about AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) is correct?
The AEC always dependents on the government
The AEC is independent of the government
The AEC is a sub branch of the government
None of the above
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 kind of authority is 'Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)'?
Commonwealth agency
Agricultural agency
Defense agency
None of the above
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 happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
The Australian Constitution came into effect
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
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.
What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
Royal Assent
Bill
Debate
None of the above
A member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law or a change to the law. This proposal is called a Bill.
If you are an Australian citizen, Can you apply to
join the Australian Public Service and work for the
Australian Government ?
YES
NO
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 an example of equality in Australia?
Everyone follows the same religion
Men and women have the same rights
Everyone belongs to the same political party
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.
Who maintains peace and order in Australia?
Public servants
Police
Lawyers
None of the above
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.
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