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Study / Part 4: Australian values

Values: mutual respect and tolerance

Key facts

  • Respect others' freedom, dignity, opinions and choices.
  • Verbal and physical abuse are both illegal.
  • Disagreements should be peaceful.
  • Age of consent: 16 or 17 depending on the state or territory.
  • Obey lawful requests from the police.
  • Racism, including online and at sporting events, has no place.
  • Racism can be reported to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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