Mutual respect and tolerance
Violence of any kind is illegal, people should obey a lawful request from the police, and racism has no place in Australia, online or anywhere else.
This is a values topic. You must answer every values question correctly to pass the real test.
What to remember
- Violence of any kind, verbal or physical, is illegal.
- The age of consent is 16 or 17 depending on the state or territory.
- Obey a lawful request from the police.
- Racism has no place in Australia, including online and at sporting events.
Sample questions
Is verbal abuse towards another person acceptable in Australia?Show answer
- Yes, if the person disagrees with you
- Yes, only physical violence is illegal
- No, violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal
No, violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal. It is against the law to be violent towards another person. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal.
What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?Show answer
- Whatever age the person's culture accepts
- 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory
- 14 in every state
16 or 17, depending on the state or territory. In Australia there are very strict laws on the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on the state or territory.
Can a 20-year-old man legally have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl in Australia?Show answer
- No, it is against the law in all states and territories
- Yes, if they are married
- Yes, if her parents agree
No, it is against the law in all states and territories. A 20-year-old man cannot have sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl, because that is against the law in all Australian states and territories.
Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, p. 37. Read the full booklet on the Home Affairs website.