Become AuggieStudy / Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Taking part in Australian society
- Active citizens volunteer, join groups and take part in politics
- Paying tax is required by law
- The ATO collects income tax
- Tax pays for health, education, defence, roads, rail and social security
- States, territories and councils collect taxes too
Key facts
- Active citizenship: volunteering, community groups, political life.
- Paying tax is required by law.
- The ATO collects income tax.
- Taxes fund healthcare, education, defence, roads, railways and social security.
- States, territories and councils also collect taxes.