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Difficulty: MediumConcept of a 'Fair Go'

In Australian society, the value of a 'fair go' is a fundamental part of the nation's identity and approach to equality. Which of the following statements best describes what this concept means for individuals?

  1. What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents rather than their wealth or background.Answer
  2. B
    The government provides a guarantee that every citizen will eventually achieve the same level of wealth and financial success.
  3. C
    Equality of opportunity is a privilege reserved specifically for people who were born in Australia or have specific social status.

Answer

The correct answer states that what someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents rather than their wealth or background.
The correct answer is correct because the 'fair go' is the Australian value that emphasizes equality of opportunity. It suggests that a person's success should be determined by their own abilities and efforts (merit) rather than their family's wealth, social class, or background.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the Australian value of a 'fair go'.
The 'fair go' is the idea that everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Understanding the core definition is the first step in identifying the correct application.
2
Distinguish between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome.
Australia promotes equality of opportunity (chance to succeed) rather than equality of outcome (guaranteed wealth).
This distinction is a common point of confusion in the citizenship test.
3
Evaluate the options based on the principle of meritocracy.
The statement focusing on hard work and talent aligns with the Australian principle of merit.
It correctly identifies that success is tied to individual effort rather than inherited status or wealth.

Key Concept

The Concept of a 'Fair Go'

Hints

1
Think about whether the 'fair go' is about everyone having the same *chance* or everyone having the same *result*.
2
The 'fair go' is closely linked to the idea that hard work should be rewarded.

Practice More

Review other Australian values such as 'Mateship' and 'Mutual Respect' to see how they complement the 'fair go'.
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