Become AuggieStudy / Part 4: Australian values
Values: the Rule of Law and parliamentary democracy
- Core values: freedom, respect, fairness, equal opportunity
- Under the Rule of Law, everyone is equal before the law
- No person or group is above the law
- Obey the law even when no one is watching
- The law applies to everyone, whatever their culture
- Elected parliaments make the laws
- Compulsory voting shows why taking part matters
Key facts
- Values: freedom, respect, fairness, equality of opportunity.
- Rule of Law: everyone is equal before the law.
- No person or group is above the law.
- Obey the law even when no one is watching.
- Australian law applies to everyone, regardless of culture.
- Laws are made by elected parliaments.
- Compulsory voting shows the importance of participating.