AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 19 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
What does the Australian idea of a 'fair go' mean?
- aEvery worker should be paid exactly the same wage
- bThe best jobs should go to people from well-known families
- cNewcomers should wait several years before they look for work
- dSuccess should come from your effort, not your wealth or familyCorrect answer
Why?
A 'fair go' means equality of opportunity. What a person achieves should come from their talents, work and effort, not from money or where they come from.
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