AUS Citizenship Test

 

 

States- Known For

 

1)     NSW = Sydney

2)     Victoria = Melbourne

3)     Queensland = Brisbane

4)     South Australia =  Adelaide

5)     Northern Australia = Perth

6)     Tasmania (Territory)= Hobert

7)     ACT (Territory) = Canberra

 

Aniceient Culture

 

 

 

Australia and its people

In Australia, who are people free to discuss their ideas with Everybody

People are considered innocent until they are found guilty in a court

 

 

 

 

Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

 

 

 

 

Government and the law in Australia

The Australian nation came about by: both referendum and negotiation

The Parliament has the power to make national laws that govern Australia

Members of Parliament chosen? They are elected by the Australian people

The Prime Minister recommends members of Parliament to become Ministers in the Australian Government

The Executive is branch of Australian Government, this has the power to put laws in to practice.

The Australian Electoral Commission is responsible to conduct elections and referendoms.

What type of monarchy in Australia= Constitutional

Senate also known as  The Upper House.

The Parliament has power to create new Laws in Australia

Under the rule of law= No one is above the law.

 

 

How did the first colony survive and develop?==The colony survived, and as "more convicts" and "free settlers arrived", it grew and developed"

 

A Welcome to Country can take place through many forms, including songs, dances, smoking ceremonies or speeches in traditional language or English."

 

"People have come here to Australia to join family, to make a new life, or to escape poverty, war or persecution"

 

What is the power to make laws called? =="Legislative power" is the power to make law."

 

The government in Australia is "secular", which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities."

 

State and territory governments and local councils also collect taxes to pay for services."

 

ANZAC DAY=  The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey

"National Anthem of Australia is sung on occasions of national importance"

 

"This means that what someone achieves in life should be as a result of their talents, work and effort, rather than their wealth or background."

 

" No one should accept being treated badly or harmed."

 

"Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature"

 

"The Torres Strait Islands lie to the "north of the Queensland state" and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its "eastern coast"

 

"Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for; food and meat inspection ,noise and animal control, rubbish collection etc."

 

Domestic/Family violence can found ==More information is available at "www.respect.gov.au and www.1800respect.org.au"

 

 

Uniting the nation was a difficult task, "but over time, the idea of one Australian nation became a reality."

 

Violence towards another person is illegal in Australia and is a very "serious crime.

 

"Divorce is acceptable in Australia."

 

"As part of this system, the power of the government comes "from the Australian people" because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament."

 

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on "26 January 1788."

 

Northern Territory icons include "Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon"

 

"Australians value ‘mateship’."

 

"Australia has public holidays on Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day"

 

"Jury service, if requested, is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over"/ registered on austrailian electroral role.

 

"A person who commits domestic or family crimes can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman."

 

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia."

Queensland is the SECOND largest state in Australia."

Tasmania is the smallest state in Australia."

Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait."

 

The world-famous "Great Barrier Reef" runs along the eastern coast of the Torres Strait Island."

 

Chief Minister is the leader of a territory government"

 

 

Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO"

Service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary, a responsibility for Australian citizens is to defend Australia should the need arise"

 

People in Australia should be able to express their ideas freely, so long as it is within the law"

The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of the Queensland state and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast"

 

 The opal is Australia’s national gemstone"

 Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government, because tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy"

Freedom of speech, expression and association are the principle of Australian democracy

 

 

 

 The Australian Constitution divides the power of government between the legislative (Parliament),

 Executive (for example the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) and judicial powers (judges), to stop one person, or one group, from holding all the power."

 

 

 Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait."

 Bass Strait Separates Tasmania from the mainland of Australia"

 

 

 This is to ensure that there are no formal class distinctions in Australian society"

 

"Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions"

Courts are independant of outside influence

The Police maintains order and peace in local community

 

In Australia, it is a serious crime to bribe the police. It is a crime to even offer a bribe to a police officer."

 

Australian citizens who are aged 18 years or over, and who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level

Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community and is required by law."

 

All people should be provided equal opportunity to pursue their goals and interests regardless of their ethnicity or religion as long as they are obeying Australian law."

 

There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia."

There are a total of 76 senators in the Australian Parliament." (6 states each 12 = 72 + 2 territories each 2 total of 72+4=76)

Australia Each state has 12 senators and territories has 2 senators

 

 

Traffic laws are very strict."

. The Government is made up of members of the Australian Parliament, which has two Houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate."

 

 

 

 

 

"In 1851", a ‘gold rush’ began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria."

Chinese people arriving after gold rush were the first large group of migrants not from Europe"

"At this time British laws were harsh and the jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for their crimes"

To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport convicts to the other side of the world: to the new colony of New South Wales."

This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s recent history, culture and politics"

The first Governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip"

Not considered as a Australian VALUE= Loyalty to the British Monarchy

 

 

 

Australia Day is marked by events across Australia, including special citizenship ceremonies."

 

 A jury is a group of ordinary Australian citizens randomly chosen from the general population."

 

 There are six states and two mainland territories in the Commonwealth of Australia."

 

 Chief Minister is the leader of a territory government"

 In Australian Aboriginal Flag, the bottom half is red and represents the earth, which has ceremonial significance"

 

The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill."

 

 

 

During Australia Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra."

ACT territories is between Sydney and Melbourn cities

"Australian Federal Police" is responsible for general police work in ACT.

 

"Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation: from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—who have been here for approximately 65,000 years—to those who have lived here for generations, and those who have come from all corners of the globe to call our country home."

 

In Australia, voting in an election is by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. No one is allowed to know whom you have voted for, unless you choose to tell them."

In Australia, it is a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man, if she has better qualifications and skills."

 

In Australia, there are very strict laws concerning the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in."

A senator is an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament"

 

This small tree-"golden wattle"  grows mainly in south-eastern Australia."

The Australian Constitution came into effect/formally unify in Australia on=1 January 1901

Name of federation of states estblished in 1901 = The Commonwealth of Australia

in 1901 austrailian population was 4 Million

 

 

"State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government."

"Each colony had its own constitution and laws relating to defence, immigration, postage, trade and transport"

Each state has its own constitution

referendum=A vote to change the Australian Constitution

The Australian Constitution = name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia

The Australian People are free and safe to vote for any candidate

freedom of speech== People can peacefully protest against government decisions

 

Governor-General ROLE== The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament

The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament is called as "Royal Assent"

Judicial = Arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws

King/Queen of Australia appoints the Governor-General

King/Queen of Australia is head of State .

As the Queen does not live in Australia, her powers are delegated to the Governor-General in Australia"

Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport

Responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over =(To serve on a jury if called to do so) & (To vote in elections)

an example of equality in Australia=Men and women have the same rights'

 

 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions "in the world."

"Indigenous cultures are diverse and an important part of Australia’s national identity"

the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are "The First inhabitants of Australia"

Connection with country can happen  It is expressed in their dance, ART, and STORIES:

They have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world.

The Aboriginal peoples believe they are "central to the creation stories of this land", and their creation stories commence with the beginning of time.

Aboriginal peoples arrived in Australia between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago"

Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania"

The colony survived, and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed"

Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland."

 

"European settlement started when The first 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’,

arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788."

 

Follow laws --> "When in another country, you must obey the laws of that country."

1967:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official estimates of the Australian population after the Referendum in 1967"

In Australian Aboriginal Flag, the bottom half is red and represents the earth, which has ceremonial significance"'

Colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag =Black, red and yellow

Colours of the Torrea Strait Islander flag = Green, Blue, Black, White (B2GW)

The name of largest star on Australian flag= The Commonwealth Star

The United Kingdon(UK) country flag is appears at the left of austrailian flag:

Australian National colors == green and gold."

 

 

Official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property= Commonwealth Coat of Arms

Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law"

After a federal election, the Australian Government is generally formed by the party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the Houses of Representatives"

 

Southern landscape of Northern territories= Dry and red desert