Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge that you will share Australia's democratic beliefs and respect its rights and liberties. It is very important that you understand Australia's democratic beliefs, and the rights and liberties shared by Australians.

This part of the booklet lists these beliefs, rights and liberties. For more information see Part 4, Australian values.

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Part 1 - Australia and its people

» Australia's states and territories

» Important days for Australians

» Australia's flags and symbols

Part 2 - Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

» Our democratic beliefs

» Our freedoms

» Our equalities

» Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

» Participating in Australian society

Part 3 - Government and the law in Australia

» How do I have my say?

» How did we establish our system of government?

» How is the power of government controlled?

» Who is Australia's Head of State?

» Who are some of Australia's leaders?

» How is Australia Governed?

» What do the three levels of government do?

» What role do political parties play in the way Australia is governed?

» How is the Australian Government formed?

» How are laws made?

» How are laws enforced?

» Criminal offences in Australia

Part 4 - Australian values

» Our community

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