Speech
What is freedom of speech?
The freedom to express opinions without censorship or restraint.
What is freedom of association?
The right to join or form groups, including unions and political parties.
What is freedom of assembly?
The right to gather in public or private spaces for peaceful purposes.
What is freedom of movement?
The right to travel freely within Australia and to leave and return to the country.
What is freedom of religion?
The right to practice any religion or no religion at all.
This type of speech is not protected if it incites violence or hatred.
What is hate speech?
This act protects workers' rights to join a union in Australia.
What is the Fair Work Act?
Before holding a protest or march, organizers must let these people know of their plans.
Who are the police?
What might limit a person's ability to travel if they have a criminal record?
What are travel restrictions, bails or visa denials?
This public holiday, celebrated in December, has both religious and secular significance in Australia.
What is Christmas?
This type of speech, which involves spreading false information that damages someone's reputation, is not protected by freedom of speech.
What is defamation?
This political party was founded in 1944 and supports conservative policies in Australia.
What is the Liberal Party of Australia?
This annual event celebrates workers' rights and includes parades and rallies.
What is Labor Day?
This document grants Australians the right to leave and return to the country.
What is a passport?
This religion, founded in the 7th century in Arabia by the Prophet Muhammad, is centered around the Five Pillars and the belief in one God, Allah.
What is Islam?
Laws which prevent Australian media from showing inappropriate content to younger audiences.
Courts may restrict these groups from associating in order to reduce the risk of crime or harm to the general public.
What are criminal gangs or terrorist organisations?
This movement organizes protests and rallies against climate change.
What is the School Strike 4 Climate?
Australians moving between states without restrictions.
What is interstate travel?
This ancient religion, originating in India, is characterized by beliefs in karma, reincarnation, and a pantheon of gods including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
What is Hinduism?
This type of speech is restricted to protect national security. (hint: Julian Assange)
What is leaking classified information?
These laws protect people from being excluded from organisations based on disability.
This big event in 2000 showed support for bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians together.
What is the Walk for Reconciliation?
This arrangement allows people to travel freely between Australia and New Zealand.
What is the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement?
This religious festival, celebrated by Muslims, marks the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?