Australian Values are:
1. Respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual;
2. Freedom of religion (including the freedom not to follow a particular religion), freedom of speech, and freedom of association;
3. Commitment to the rule of law, which means that all people are subject to the law and should obey it;
4. Parliamentary democracy whereby our laws are determined by parliaments elected b
y the people, those laws being paramount and overriding any other inconsistent religious or secular “laws”;
5. Equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, or national or ethnic origin;
6. A ‘fair go’ for all that embraces:
- mutual respect;
- tolerance;
- compassion for those in need;
- equality of opportunity for all;
7. The English language as the national language, and as an important unifying
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