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Elaborations

• AC9HS5K06_E1discussing the meaning of democracy, the importance of the key values of Australian democracy (for example, freedom of election and being elected; freedom of assembly and political participation; freedom of speech, expression and religious belief; rule of law; other basic human rights) and how students apply democratic values in familiar contexts, such as how religious tolerance might be achieved in a free democratic society
• AC9HS5K06_E2discussing the Australian citizenship pledge and the official statement of Australian values published by the federal government and what can be learnt about key values and Australian democracy from this material
• AC9HS5K06_E3exploring the secret ballot, compulsory voting and preferential voting as key features of Australia’s democracy
• AC9HS5K06_E4recognising the role of the Australian Electoral Commission in administering elections that are open, free and fair
• AC9HS5K06_E5discussing key features of Australia’s voting system, such as who has the right to vote and stand for election in Australia, including when women and First Nations Australians were first allowed to vote
• AC9HS5K06_E6considering the responsibilities of electors, including enrolling to vote, being informed and voting responsibly
• AC9HS5K06_E7identifying the characteristics that would make for a “good” representative at the local, state/territory or national level