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Australian values

Which of these is an Australian value? → Freedom of speech
What does equality of men and women mean in Australia? → Women and men have the same rights and opportunities
What does 'the rule of law' mean? → Everyone is equal before the law, including the government
Which statement about religion in Australia is correct? → People are free to follow any religion or none
What is the Australian attitude to people who have different views? → Mutual respect and tolerance
What does the Australian value of a 'fair go' mean? → Everyone deserves a fair chance, regardless of background
What does parliamentary democracy mean? → Citizens vote for members of parliament to make laws for them
What is the pledge new citizens make about Australia's democratic beliefs? → To uphold and obey the laws of Australia
What does freedom of association mean? → People may join groups or organisations of their choice, within the law
Which of the following is a responsibility of Australian citizens? → Voting in federal elections

Which people have lived in Australia for more than 60,000 years? → Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain in 1770? → Captain James Cook
What was the First Fleet? → Eleven British ships that arrived in 1788 with convicts and settlers
What is 26 January in Australia? → Australia Day, marking the arrival of the First Fleet
What was the effect of the gold rush of the 1850s? → Many people migrated to Australia and the population grew quickly
What happened to the six colonies on 1 January 1901? → They federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia
What is Anzac Day? → A day to remember Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in war
What did Australian women win in 1902? → The right to vote and stand for federal parliament
What happened in the 1967 referendum? → Australians voted to count Aboriginal people in the census and let the Commonwealth make laws for them
What was the 'White Australia policy'? → A policy that restricted non-European migration, ended in stages up to the 1970s
What was the 1992 Mabo decision? → The High Court recognised native title
What was the 'Stolen Generations'? → Indigenous children removed from their families by governments
Which wars did Australians fight in during the 20th century? → World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam, among others

What is Australia's system of government? → Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy and federal system
What are the three levels of government in Australia? → Federal, state or territory, and local
What are the two houses of the federal Parliament? → The House of Representatives and the Senate
How many senators does each state have? → 12
Who is the head of the federal government? → The Prime Minister
What is the role of the Governor-General? → The King's representative in Australia
What is the highest court in Australia? → The High Court of Australia
How can the Australian Constitution be changed? → By a referendum
What is the compulsory voting rule? → Citizens aged 18 and over must enrol and vote
What does a state premier do? → Leads a state government
Who is responsible for local matters such as parks and local roads? → Local councils
What does the Australian Electoral Commission do? → It runs federal elections
What is a bill? → A proposed law

What is the capital of Australia? → Canberra
How many states and mainland territories does Australia have? → 6 states and 2 mainland territories
What is the capital of Western Australia? → Perth
What is the capital of Queensland? → Brisbane
What is the capital of South Australia? → Adelaide
What is the capital of Tasmania? → Hobart
What is the capital of the Northern Territory? → Darwin
What is the largest city in Australia? → Sydney
What is the capital of Victoria? → Melbourne
Which is the longest river system in Australia? → The Murray–Darling
What is the Great Barrier Reef? → The world's largest coral reef system, off Queensland
What is Uluru? → A large sandstone rock sacred to the Anangu people
What is the highest mountain on the Australian mainland? → Mount Kosciuszko
Which is the smallest state of Australia? → Tasmania

What are green and gold used for in Australia? → Sporting teams and national events
What is Australia's national flower? → Golden wattle
Which animals appear on the Australian coat of arms? → A kangaroo and an emu
What is the Australian national anthem? → Advance Australia Fair
What are the three flags often flown together in Australia? → The Australian national flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag
What are the stars on the Australian flag? → The Southern Cross and the Commonwealth Star
What is Australian rules football? → A sport played on an oval with an oval-shaped ball
Who was Sir Donald Bradman? → A cricketer with an extraordinary batting average
What public holiday remembers the 1915 landing at Gallipoli? → Anzac Day
What does Medicare provide? → Access to affordable health care for Australians
Which Australian-born scientist helped develop penicillin as a medicine? → Howard Florey

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