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What are the rights and responsibilities of an Australian citizen? - PEO This graphic explains the different types of rights: Social and economic rights – rights we need in order to live with dignity housing; healthcare; sanitation; food; education; Civil and political rights – rights we need to be able to participate in society as free and active citizens freedom of movement and assembly; freedom of speech
Rights in Australia - Parliamentary Education Office - PEO The Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 established the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights which is responsible for scrutinising – closely examining – all bills introduced to the Australian Parliament to see if they are compatible with the 7 core human rights treaties Australia has agreed to The Committee can also examine laws made by the Australian Parliament in the
The responsibilities of the three levels of government For other areas, the federal and state levels have shared responsibilities – concurrent powers These areas include education, health and water management Section 109 says that if a state parliament and federal Parliament pass conflicting laws on the same subject, then the federal law overrides the state law
Democracy - Parliamentary Education Office - PEO Laws should be fair, clearly written and protect people's rights What are the benefits of democracy? Some of the benefits of democracy are: There are ways to resolve different views and conflicts peacefully Respect for human dignity People have freedom to act, speak and think freely (as long as it does not stop others doing the same)
Magna Carta - Parliamentary Education Office - PEO The Magna Carta is a document that set up the idea that all people, including the king, have rights and responsibilities under the law The first version of the Magna Carta was written in 1215 as a peace treaty between King John of England and his barons – noblemen 1215 edition
What are the responsibilities of living in a democracy? What are the responsibilities of living in a democracy? Thanks for your question, Haider All democracies are different and define the rights and responsibilities of their citizens differently However, one of the main responsibilities that citizens have in a democracy is to actively participate
Rights - Parliamentary Education Office They include both social and economic rights, and civil and political rights Social and economic rights are things people need to be able to live with dignity These include the right to: housing; healthcare; education Civil and political rights are things people need to participate in society as free and active citizens They include the
Year 6 - Parliamentary Education Office - PEO Portfolio assessment 1: Rights and responsibilities (45–60 min) Discuss the differences between rights and responsibilities with the class Explore the responsibilities, privileges and freedoms outlined in the Department of Home Affairs Australian Citizenship website As a class, create 2 lists:
What are the rights and responsibilities of an Australian citizen? Need help with a question about the Australian Parliament? The Parliamentary Education Office has the answers! Search the answers to already asked questions or, if you can't find the information you are looking for, ask your own question
Year 5 - Parliamentary Education Office - PEO Laws are the rules made by a government about what community members can and cannot do Regulations provide extra detail about laws including information on how to implement and enforce them Laws and regulations make it clear to people what their rights and responsibilities are Local, state and federal governments make and enforce laws