Pick your patch

First Peoples, settlement, federation, states, symbols and the big days.

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  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesAustralia's first inhabitants and the oldest continuous cultures on earth.
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  Early days of European settlementThe First Fleet, convicts, free settlers and the gold rush.
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  The nation of AustraliaFederation in 1901, migration waves, and English as our national language.
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  States and territories6 states, 2 mainland territories, and every capital city.
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  Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of CountryWho can deliver each one, and why they matter.
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  Important days for AustraliansAustralia Day and Anzac Day — what we mark and when.
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  Australia's flagsThe National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
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  Australia's symbolsCoat of Arms, national flower, colours, gemstone and anthem.

The Rule of Law, our freedoms, and what citizenship asks of you.

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  Our democratic beliefsParliamentary democracy, the Rule of Law, living peacefully, respect for all.
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  Our freedomsSpeech, expression, association and religion — and where the limits sit.
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  Our equalitiesGender equality and the 'fair go'.
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  Responsibilities of citizenshipWhat you give Australia: obey laws, vote, defend, serve on a jury.
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  Privileges of citizenshipWhat Australia gives you: passport, public service jobs, election, consular help.

The Constitution, parliament, elections, courts and coppers.

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  How do I have my say?Enrolling, compulsory voting, the secret ballot and the AEC.
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  The Australian ConstitutionThe rulebook of government — and how a referendum changes it.
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  The 3 powers of governmentLegislative, executive and judicial — the separation of powers.
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  Head of State and the Governor-GeneralThe King, the Governor-General, and constitutional monarchy.
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  The Australian Parliament2 houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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  3 levels of governmentFederal, state/territory and local — who does what.
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  Political parties and forming governmentParties, the Prime Minister, the Opposition and the Cabinet.
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  How laws are madeFrom Bill to Royal Assent.
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  How laws are enforcedCourts, judges, juries and the police.
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  Criminal and traffic offencesSerious crimes, family violence and the road rules.

The 5 values questions you must get right. No pressure.

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  Commitment to the Rule of LawEveryone is equal under the law — no exceptions.
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  Parliamentary democracy as a valueOur laws come from parliaments elected by the people.
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  Freedom of speech, association and religionOur freedoms as values — and their lawful limits.
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  Equality of all people and the 'fair go'Equal rights, equal opportunity, no class distinctions.
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  Mutual respect and tolerancePeaceful disagreement, no violence, no racism.
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  Our community: contribution, mateship and loyaltyVolunteering, English, keeping people safe, and loyalty to Australia.

Every term from the back of the book, in plain English.

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  Glossary: people and historyFirst Peoples, First Fleet, federation, integration and more.
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  Glossary: government and votingConstitution, democracy, referendum, electorate, the 3 powers.
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  Glossary: law and safetyRule of Law, courts, magistrates, racism, cyber abuse.
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  Glossary: values and communityFair go, mateship, equality, liberties, volunteering.
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  Glossary: agencies and servicesThe organisations named in the book.