Australian Cultural Beliefs

Cultural beliefs:

Australia is a widely diverse country and therefore holds many different types of beliefs. All beliefs are respected within Australia, provided Australian Law is not being broken. Everyone is expected to uphold the principles and shared values that support Australia’s way of life.

These include:

ƒ–  respect for equal worth and dignity

– freedom of the individual

– freedom of speech and association

freedom of religion and a secular government

support for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law

ƒ– equality under the law

ƒ– equality of men and women

equality of opportunity

ƒ– peacefulness

ƒ– a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion for those in need.

Australia also holds firmly to the belief that no one should be disadvantaged on the basis of their country of birth, cultural heritage, language, gender or religious belief.

More information on Australian Law.

Culture symbols

Culture consists of tools, implements, utentsials, clothing, ornaments, customs, institutions, beliefs, rituals, games, works of arts, etc. (White 1959, p3, cited in Kottack, Conrad Phillip, 2009)

Examples of Australian culture:

Australian flags

Food in Australia

Living arrangements in Australia

Sport in Australia

Religions and beliefs in Australia

Celebrations in Australia

Clothing in Australia

Spoken Language and Gestures in Australia

Arts in Australia


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