Lesson 9: The international Citizen

What is an Australian Citizen!

Australians believe in the dignity and freedom of each person, the equality of men and women and the rule of law. Australian citizenship is about living out these values in your everyday life.

Rights

•entitlement to an Australian passport and to Australian consular protection overseas

•entitlement to leave Australia and return at any time without any immigration restrictions

•immunity from deportation •entitlement to seek employment •entitlement to vote and stand for public office

Responsibilities !As an Australian citizen you must: !•obey the law •defend Australia should the need arise •serve on a jury if called to do so •vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum

typically defines a person who places their identity with a "global community" above their identity as a citizen of a particular nation or place.

What is a global citizen?

Global Citizen’s Rights

The rights of global citizens are imbedded in the Universal Declaration of Human Right

Advocating for Human Rights

Solving the World's Problems

Promoting Peace, Fighting Poverty

Responsibility