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Part 4

Mutual respect and tolerance

Peaceful disagreement, no violence, no racism.

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The yarn

  • Individuals must respect the freedom and dignity of others, and their opinions and choices.
  • It is against the law to be violent towards another person. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.
  • There are very strict laws concerning the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on the state or territory.
  • The lawful actions of the police should be supported. You should obey a lawful request from the police.
  • Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views even when they differ from your own.
  • Racism has no place in Australia. This includes creating or sharing racially offensive material online or in publications, and making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event.