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What are the core democratic values of Australia?
- Economic freedom and individual property rights above all else
- Monarchy, tradition, and British heritage
- Freedom, respect, fairness, equality under the law and democracy
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's core democratic values include freedom of speech, religion and association, respect for the equal worth of all individuals, fairness in law and opportunity, equality under the law, and belief in democratic governance. These values are not merely legal principles but are expected to guide everyday life and community conduct. Newcomers are asked to embrace these values as part of becoming Australian.