Australia has laws that protect people from being treated unfairly because of their age, gender, race, or disability. Which of the following best describes the aim of these anti-discrimination principles?
- To ensure that all people have an equal opportunity to get a job or be educated based on their skills and abilities.Answer
- BTo guarantee that every person in Australia ends up with the same amount of wealth and property regardless of their work.
- CTo protect people from unfair treatment based only on their cultural background, while allowing discrimination based on age or disability.
Answer
The correct answer is that these laws aim to ensure all people have an equal opportunity to get a job or be educated based on their skills and abilities.
The correct answer accurately reflects the Australian value of 'a fair go,' where laws ensure that people are judged on their individual talents and hard work rather than characteristics like race or gender when seeking employment or education.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Anti-Discrimination Principles and Equality of Opportunity
Hints
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Think about the Australian concept of a 'fair go'.
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Does the law guarantee that everyone gets the same paycheck, or that everyone has the same chance to get the job?
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Consider that anti-discrimination laws cover many different personal characteristics, not just where a person comes from.
Practice More
Review how the 'Rule of Law' ensures that these anti-discrimination principles apply to everyone, including government officials.
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