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3 Main Freedoms
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of Speech
The right to express one's opinion without punishment.
Freedom of Religion
The right to follow any religion or none
Freedom of Assembly
The right to gather and protest
Responsibilities of Freedom of Speech
Respect others rights and do not spread hate speech
Responsibilities of Freedom of Religion
Respect other's beliefs and keep social harmony
Responsibilities of Freedom of Assembly
Follow the law and keep peace.
Why are rules different to laws?
Rules are made to make things easier. Created by families, schools, businesses and sports. Not legally binding.
Why are laws different to rules?
Laws are legally binding. If laws are not kept the offender can be arrested, fined and jailed. Created by courts or governments
Dictatorship
Ruled by a single leader that is not elected
Australia is…
a parliamentary democracy
Parliamentary
A place with parliaments where laws are made
Democracy
'Rule by the people'. This means that citizens elect or choose who will represent them in parliament.
Theocracy
Ruled by religious leaders
Military junta
Ruled by the military
Limits on Freedom of Speech
The boundaries on our freedom of speech are imposed by laws that prohibit hate speech, bullying, defamation and obscenity.
Hate Speech
Language that is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate someone
Defamation
When one person writes or says something to damage the reputation of another person.
Obscenity
Offensive language (e.g. swearing in public) and sexually explicit or violent material.