Australian Values

Respect for the equal worth, dignity and freedom of the individual is a key Australian value.. A central Australian value is respect for the equal worth, dignity and freedom of every individual.

The Australian value of 'a fair go' means that success should be based on individual hard work and talents, not on class or background.. The idea of 'a fair go' means that what people achieve in life should be the result of their hard work, skills and talents rather than their wealth, class or family background.

This value reflects the belief that all people deserve to be treated with fairness and respect regardless of their background, gender or beliefs. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some people may confuse Australian values with loyalty to a particular group or authority, but the core value is about respecting the dignity and freedom of every individual. Others may think that Australian values prioritize the interests of certain groups over others, but the emphasis is on equal worth and dignity for all.
• !Some people may confuse 'a fair go' with equality of outcome, where everyone is guaranteed the same result, rather than equality of opportunity. Others may think it means that competition is not allowed, which is not the case.

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