Freedom of association
Australian citizenship test study notes, summarised from page 35 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet the test is based on.
This is an Australian values topic. Every test includes 5 values questions, and you must get all 5 right to pass.
- People are free to join or leave any legal group voluntarily. No one can be compelled to join or forced to leave.
- Protests must be peaceful, must not injure anyone or damage property.
Our Common Bond, p. 35
Sample practice questions
Try these, then check your answer. They’re our practice questions, not the real test questions.
1. Can a person in Australia be forced to leave a group they have joined lawfully?
- Yes, if their neighbours disapprove of the group
- Yes, the government can force people to leave a lawful group
- No, individuals cannot be forced to leave an organisation
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Answer: C. No, individuals cannot be forced to leave an organisation
Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it.
Our Common Bond, p. 35
2. Which of these must a protest in Australia be?
- Organised by a political party or a registered trade union
- Peaceful, without injuring people or damaging property
- Supporting a decision the government has already made
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Answer: B. Peaceful, without injuring people or damaging property
All protests must be within the law — peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.
Our Common Bond, p. 35
3. Are people in Australia free to join a trade union?
- No, unless their employer gives permission
- Yes, if the government has approved their membership
- Yes, they are free to join any legal organisation
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Answer: C. Yes, they are free to join any legal organisation
People are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union, religious, cultural or social group.
Our Common Bond, p. 35
Practise all 4 questions on this topic