LESSON 17.2 How do Australians participate in our democracy? LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain the meaning of democracy and how young people can apply democratic values.
Tune in The right to assemble peacefully includes protests and demonstrations and applies to people meeting privately or publicly.
FIGURE1 Students protesting in Sydney
1. Have you ever attended or witnessed a protest, march or other kind of demonstration? What was the issue? 2. Look at FIGURE 1. What do you think is the purpose of this demonstration? In your answer, consider both what the people are protesting against and what they are protesting for . 3. Mind-map or list any current issues in society you think that young people should be challenging.
17.2.1 How to have your say One of our key rights as Australian citizens is the right to actively take part in democratic processes. We can do this in several ways. First, there is our right to vote — a right that can be exercised by all Australian citizens over the age of 18.
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