Multicultural Australia
What does multicultural mean? give examples
A country that has people from diverse backgrounds. e.g Italians, Greeks, French...
Define secular
When the government and the church are separate. freedom of religion
What is a referendum?
A national vote to change the law or create a new law
What are the 4 Australian values? name them
Freedom, equality, compassion and a fair-go
What is the Australian census?
a national survey done every 5 years.
What makes Australia multicultural? how do we embrace multicultralism as a country?
We have people from all over the world, we celebrate different religious festivals, we have restaurants with different cuisines
What is freedom of religion?
when you have the freedom to practice any religion you want or no religion without the fear of being punished.
How old must you be to vote? What happens if you dont vote?
Have to be over 18. You will get fined
What do we mean by freedom?
What is the purpose of the census?
to get a snapshot of australias population and fill any gaps. e,g build schools, hospitals etc...
How do you become an Australian citizen? Explain the steps.
1. You must live in the country for a few years
2. You must take a test
3. Pass the test and attend a ceremony
Define non-secular.
When the government and the church are one. It means everyone in the country has to follow the same religion.
True or false. A referendum is a national survey
False
What does a fair go mean?
to give everyone a fair and equal oppurtunity to succeed.
True or false. A citizen is someone who votes in elections and actively participates in the community.
True.
What is 'national sorry day'?
A day to apologise to the Aboriginal people for the past injustcies suffered at the hands of the British colonists.
Provide 2 examples of a secular and non-secular country.
Secular: Australia, UK, America
Non-secular: Iran, Saudi Arabia
Why do we need to vote? Why is it important for society?
To elect leaders who will help the country grow and be better. To be an active citizne and contribute to society
Why is compassion an important value?
because it allows you to put yourself in someone elses shoes and feel empathy for them. It also encourages people to help others and do something
How much do you get fined if you dont complete the census?
Around $200-220 per day
Define reconciliation?
Strengthening the relationship between indigenous and non-indigineous people and acknowledging the past sufferings.
In non-secular countries, what will happen to you if you dont follow the religion of that country?
You will be punished by death or imprisoned.
In 1967, there was a referendum held regarding the aboriginal people. What was this referendum about?
To have the Aborigibal people counted as part of the Australian population.
If a company doesnt hire someone becasue of their age, gender or ethnicity, what Australian value did they go against?
Equality
What are some past sufferings that the Aboriginals faced from the British colonists?
Land was taken away, enslavement, chidlren were kidnapped and white washed, mass killings...