Citizenship project by Ben Weickhardt https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3 By BenJamin Weickhardt en-us 2022-07-23 00:53:28 UTC 2022-08-01 09:37:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f600.png Ancient Greece 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248472512 Citizenship started  in Ancient Greece in the period 500-300 BC where it first arose in towns and city states. It generally applied to rich male property owners not to women, slaves or poorer members of the community. Citizenship has always been linked to democracy which is why in Ancient Greece only rich men and property owners could elect new leaders to represent them.]]> 2022-07-23 07:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248472512 Rights and obligations 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248474404 Some of these rights and obligations include voting for new prime ministers and governors and legally being able to live in that country or visit freely. ]]> 2022-07-23 07:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248474404 Responsibilities 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248476019 A citizen who did not meet his responsibilities was considered socially disruptive.]]> 2022-07-23 08:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248476019 Good citzens 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248478252 Being a “good” citizen was not only considered a right but also and more importantly a duty.]]> 2022-07-23 08:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248478252 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248478602 2022-07-23 08:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248478602 “I am Australian” 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248699614 Becoming an Australian citizen means that you are making an ongoing commitment to Australia and our shared rights, obligations and values. It is also the beginning of your formal membership of the Australian community.  It is the step that will enable you to say 'I am Australian'.​​​]]> 2022-07-24 06:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248699614 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248700452 2022-07-24 07:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248700452 Rights 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248701096 A citizen is a person who by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents or naturalisation is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community.]]> 2022-07-24 07:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248701096 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248702595 2022-07-24 07:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248702595 Traditional rights and freedoms 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248702995 The Australian Government is committed to protecting and promoting traditional rights and freedoms, including freedom of speech, opinion, religion, association and movement.]]> 2022-07-24 07:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248702995 Freedom of Movement 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248705923 Citizens of Australia, within the country, have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his or her  residence. Citizens are free to leave Australia whenever they like.]]> 2022-07-24 07:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248705923 Freedom of speech 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248706717 Australian citizens have the right to freedom of expression; this right includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his or her choice.]]> 2022-07-24 07:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248706717 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248706796 2022-07-24 07:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248706796 Human rights 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707305 Some of our rights include: Human rights, such as the right to life, work and saftey. Social and economic rights, such as healthcare and housing. Civil and political rights, such as freedom of speech, assembly and religion.]]> 2022-07-24 07:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707305 Responsibilities 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707392 As an Australian citizen you must

  • Vote in elections for public officials.
  • Apply for federal employment requiring Australian citizenship.
  • Run for elected office.
  • Defend the country 
  • Serve jury duty

]]> 2022-07-24 07:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707392 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707786 2022-07-24 07:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2248707786 Paying tax 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249170565 A citizen in a Greek city-state was entitled to vote and was liable to pay tax and serve in the military.]]> 2022-07-25 08:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249170565 Opinions 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249173390 There are many opinions about why citizenship started but some people believe the Ancient Greeks used citizenship to know who was Greek and who were slaves so all Greeks got citizenship.]]> 2022-07-25 08:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249173390 Citizenship meaning 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249194983 Citizenship means the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.]]> 2022-07-25 09:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249194983 Becoming an Australian citizen 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249868106 There are 3 ways to become an Australian citizen:

·       By birth: If you are born here and one or both of your parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

·       By descent: If you are the child of an Australian citizen but you are born overseas, you will generally be granted Australian citizenship.

·       By grant: If you are a non-citizen of Australia you can apply to become an Australian citizen.

]]> 2022-07-26 10:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249868106 Loyal to their country 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249868843 A citizen is loyal to his or her country and its lifestyle and is entitled to protection the government can provide.]]> 2022-07-26 10:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249868843 Australian citizenship 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249877798 Australian citizenship represents formal membership of the community of the commonwealth of Australia. Australian citizenship represents a common bond based on reciprocal rights and obligations uniting all Australians while respecting their diversity. These rights and obligations are protected by the laws of Australia.]]> 2022-07-26 11:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2249877798 My family 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250361424 For example in my family my Dad was born in the UK but is a Australian citizen because both his parents are Australian citizens. My Mum was born in Trinidad & Tobago and became an Australian citizen through a legal process.]]> 2022-07-27 04:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250361424 How to become a citizen 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250363862 For my Mum to become an Australian citizen she had to be a permanent resident, over the age of 16, lived in Australia for more than 4 years, have a good character and understand the rights and obligations of being an Australian.]]> 2022-07-27 04:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250363862 All Australians are equal 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250370446 All Australians are equal under the law. No person, group or religion is above the law.  Everyone, including people who hold positions of power in the Australian community, must obey Australia’s laws.

]]> 2022-07-27 04:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2250370446 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251533728 2022-07-29 03:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251533728 https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/your-questions-on-notice/questions/what-are-the-rights-and-responsibilities-of-an-australian-citizen 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251536140 2022-07-29 03:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251536140 How to become a permanent resident 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251537725 Any adult who became a permanent resident on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully residing in Australia for four years immediately before applying for Australian citizenship. This includes:

  • 12 months as a permanent resident
  • absences from Australia of no more than 12 months
  • absences from Australia of no more than three months in the 12 months before applying.
]]> 2022-07-29 03:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251537725 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251942031 https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/documents-you-need/citizenship]]> 2022-07-30 01:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251942031 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251944209 https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/BriefingBook46p/Citizenship]]> 2022-07-30 01:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251944209 Citizenship Booklet 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251944348 2022-07-30 01:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251944348 Making a pledge 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251948511 At your Australian citizenship ceremony, you will make the Australian Citizenship Pledge. In doing so, you are making a public commitment to Australia and accepting the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
At the citizenship ceremony, you will pledge:
  • your loyalty to Australia and its people
  • that you will share Australia’s democratic beliefs and respect its rights and liberties
  • to uphold and obey the laws of Australia

You do not become an Australian citizen until you have made your pledge of commitment to Australia.


]]> 2022-07-30 01:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2251948511 Freedom of association 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2252694246 Freedom of association is the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals.  You are free to join or leave any legal organisation, such as a:
  • political party
  • trade union
  • religious group
  • cultural group
  • social group

You cannot be forced to join any group or association.


]]> 2022-08-01 09:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2252694246 Freedom of religion 28weicbd https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2252694816
The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities.
You are free to follow any religion you choose, as long as your religious practices do not break Australian laws. You may also choose to not follow a religion.


]]> 2022-08-01 09:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/28weicbd/5zlkmffqpah4p3g3/wish/2252694816