All questions
au_249
Australian Values › Australian Values
What does tolerance mean as an Australian value?
- Ignoring behaviour you disagree with
- Agreeing with everyone else's opinions
- Supporting unlimited immigration
- Accepting and respecting people who have different beliefs, cultures or lifestyles, within the bounds of the law
Why this is the correct answer
Tolerance as an Australian value means accepting and respecting people whose beliefs, cultures or lifestyles differ from your own, even when you personally disagree with them, provided those beliefs and practices remain within the law. It reflects a commitment to peaceful coexistence in a diverse society.