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Matters  \nInquiry into Electoral Education  \nSubmission 24  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nPortfolio Submission…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nAustralian values statemen…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nAustralian citizenship programme……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3  \nAustralian citizenship test…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4  \nAustralian citizenship ceremonies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4  \nAustralian citizenship resources for schools…………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nConclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nInquiry into Electoral EducationSubmission 24  \n# Introduction\n\nThe Department of Immigration and Border Protection is responsible for immigration and customsborder policy.  \nOutcome 2 of the Department's portfolio budget statement is to:\"support a prosperous andinclusive society,and advance Australia's economic interests through the effective managementof the visa and citizenship programmes and provision of refugee and humanitarian assistance\".  \nOne Departmental priority is to promote the value of Australian citizenship.It is important that allAustralian citizens understand the value,rights and responsibilities of their citizenship,whetherthey are Australian by birth or by pledge.  \nThe Department provides curriculum-linked educational resources for primary and secondaryschool teachers and students and includes information on Australia's democratic system ofgovernment and the responsibilities of voting in the citizenship test resource book for migrants.  \n# Portfolio Submission\n\nAustralian values statement  \nApplicants for visas to Australia(including provisional,permanent and a small number oftemporary visas)are required to have read,or had explained to them,information aboutAustralian society and values as outlined in the Life in Australia book.These applicants are alsoasked to understand what may be required of them if they apply for Australian citizenship.  \nThe Australian values statement is included in affected visa application forms and all applicantsaged 18 years and over must sign the statement.  \nIn part,it states that \"Australian citizenship involves reciprocal rights and responsibilities.Theresponsibilities of Australian citizenship include obeying Australian laws,including those relatingto voting at elections and serving on a jury.\"  \nSee:http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Life/Aust/living-in-australia-values-statement-long  \n# Australian citizenship programme\n\nCitizenship provides the opportunity to fully participate in our democratic nation and fulfil anindividual's responsibilities as a formal member of the Australian community.  \nSince Australian citizenship was introduced in 1949,more than 4.8 million peoplehave become Australian citizens.  \nIn 2014-15,more than 130,000 people were conferred as Australian citizens.  \nInquiry into Electoral EducationSubmission 24  \n# Australian citizenship test\n\nA citizenship applicant is required to pass the Australian citizenship test to demonstrate that theyunderstand the commitment they are making when they take the Australian citizenship pledge,thefinal legal step to become an Australian citizen.  \nThe Australian citizenship test is designed to assess whether applicants have an adequateknowledge of Australia and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship,as well as a basicknowledge of the English language.  \nThe Australian citizenship test resource book,Australian citizenship:Our common bond,providescitizenship applicants with the information required to pass the citizenship test  \nSee:http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/Lear/Citizenship-test/Australian-citizenship-test-resource  \nOf specific relevance to the inquiry are","cbCaieX75bhb3l5y","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieX75bhb3l5y","pdf",896751,"English","# 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Applicants aged 18 and over must sign the values statement, which includes reciprocal rights and responsibilities such as obeying laws and responsibilities relating to voting and jury service.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Australian citizenship test assess?\",\"answer\":\"The citizenship test assesses whether applicants have adequate knowledge of Australia and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, as well as basic knowledge of English language.\"},{\"question\":\"How do citizenship ceremonies support electoral participation?\",\"answer\":\"Citizenship ceremonies include making the Australian citizenship pledge and publicly accepting rights and responsibilities. The Australian Electoral Commission attends most ceremonies to facilitate enrolment, or the ceremony host distributes enrolment forms and the commission can cross-check attendance and follow up where forms were not submitted.\"}]","Inquiry into Electoral Education - Submission 24 | PDF"]