Rights and Responsibilities

A is correct. As an Australian citizen you must obey the laws of Australia. This is one of the core responsibilities of citizenship.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. It is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. A responsibility of Australian citizens is to defend Australia should the need arise. While service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary, all citizens should be committed to defending the nation if necessary.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. Jury service, if requested, is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. A jury listens to the evidence in a court case and decides whether a person is guilty or not guilty.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. As an Australian citizen you have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport and, when travelling overseas, to return to Australia freely without the need for a visa.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Australian citizens can ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas, including help in emergencies such as civil unrest, natural disasters, accidents or serious illness.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. Australian citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. A privilege of Australian citizenship is to apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. Australian citizens who are aged 18 years or over, and who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. A referendum is a vote to change the Australian Constitution. Voting in a referendum is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. Voting in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum, is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. In the pledge, you commit your loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs you share, whose rights and liberties you respect, and whose laws you will uphold and obey.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. Paying tax is an important way you contribute to the community and is required by law. Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and funds services such as healthcare, education, defence and roads.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country or countries if the laws of those countries allow. This is known as dual, or multiple, citizenship. They must still follow all Australian laws.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. Voting in elections, applying for an Australian passport, seeking election to parliament and applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service or Defence Force are privileges of citizenship that permanent residents do not have.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. Citizens aged 18 years or over must enrol to vote. If you are not correctly enrolled on the electoral roll, you are not able to vote in an election.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. A jury is a group of ordinary Australians who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty. In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty, the judge decides the penalty.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary. However, a responsibility of Australian citizens is to defend Australia should the need arise.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. At the citizenship ceremony you make the Australian Citizenship Pledge and receive your Certificate of Australian Citizenship. Everyone sings 'Advance Australia Fair', the national anthem.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. When in another country, you must obey the laws of that country. Some Australian laws must also be followed by Australian citizens even when they are overseas.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. Active citizens help shape Australia's future — for example by joining local community organisations, volunteering for social and community work, joining cultural organisations, and participating in political life.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections, but it may not be compulsory to vote in local government (council) elections in some states.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. Paying tax is an important way you contribute to the community and is required by law. Tax is paid out of the money you earn — from a job, business or investments — and is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. Many of the benefits Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes. Taxes are spent on services including government-funded healthcare and education, defence, roads and railways, and social security.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Compulsory voting is a way to make sure that the people have a say in who will govern and represent them in parliament. By voting, citizens have a say in how Australia is governed.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. Voting is compulsory in Australian elections. If you do not vote in an election and do not have a good reason for not voting, you may have to pay a fine.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. When you become an Australian citizen, you have the right to live freely in Australia and the privilege of applying for an Australian passport. If you travel overseas as an Australian citizen, you are free to return to Australia without the need for a visa.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. Australian citizens have the right to apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force, which is made up of the Army, Navy and Air Force.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

D is correct. A privilege of Australian citizenship is to apply for a job in the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government — for example, in Services Australia or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

A is correct. Australian citizens can contact their elected representative to raise concerns about government policy. If a citizen suggests a law needs to be changed, the elected representative should consider what has been suggested.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

C is correct. Jury service is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. Australian citizens who are on the electoral roll can be called to serve on a jury, which helps ensure the court system is open and fair.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship

B is correct. By working and paying taxes, you support the government to provide important services. The Australian Government, as well as state and territory governments and local councils, all collect taxes to pay for services.Our Common Bond — Part 2: Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship