Government and the Law in Australia

At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge to uphold and obey the laws of Australia. Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. It is important for you to understand this system of government, how laws are made in our parliamentary democracy and how they are administered. It is also important to understand how you, as a citizen, will have a say in running the country.

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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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