Rights and Responsibilities
This is the right all Australian citizens over 18 have during elections.
The right to vote.
An example of a civic organisation in our community
(Hint: think about our posters)
Tunzafun
CFA
SES
Many Mobs
Yarrawonga Parkrun
Moira Foodshare
This level of government is responsible for making laws for the whole country.
Federal Government
This person speaks in court to prove that someone did or didn't break the law.
A lawyer.
This is the name of the leader of the federal government in Australia.
Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese MP
This right lets you speak or write your opinions, as long as you do it respectfully and legally.
Freedom of _________
Freedom of speech.
This is a fair and equal way for a group to make decisions, like choosing a class captain.
Vote.
These are rules made by the government that everyoone must follow.
Laws.
True or False:
Each level of courts has the same name in every state.
False.
Australia is divided into this many states and territories.
Eight (6 states and 2 territories).
A responsibility of all Australians is to do this if they see someone in danger or being harmed.
Report it
Help others
Call for help
The meaning of a civic goal.
Something that the people in a community work to achieve.
Before becoming a law, a new rule is called this when it's introduced in Parliament.
A bill.
The judge or magistrate makes this at the end of a trial to explain the outcome.
A verdict or decision.
This is the capital city of Australia.
Canberra.
You have this responsibility to help keep Australia fair and safe if you're chosen for a jury.
Jury duty.
Doing this in your local community - like picking up rubbish or helping at events - is a form of civic participation.
Volunteering.
This place is where laws are debated and made at a federal level in Australia.
Parliament House
Australian Parliament
This group of people help decide whether somone is guilty or not guilty in serious court cases.
A jury
This iconic natural landmark is located in the centre of Australia and is sacred to Indigenous Australians.
Uluru.
This document outlines the key rights and responsibilities for all people in Australia.
Australian Constitution.
This is a peaceful way for people to express their opinions in public and try to make change.
If someone breaks the law, they may have to go here to be judged.
A court.
The name of the court that hears cases involing children under 18.
Children's Court.
This is the term for a group of countries, including Australia, that share a historical connection to the British Empire.
Commonwealth.