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Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 2 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 9132–12179

Schedule 2—Values Statement
Note: See section 6.

Part 1
    I confirm that I have read, or had explained to me, information provided by the Australian Government on Australian society and values.
    I understand that Australian society values:

         * respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual;

         * freedom of religion (including the freedom not to follow a particular religion), freedom of speech, and freedom of association;

         * commitment to the rule of law, which means that all people are subject to the law and should obey it;

         * parliamentary democracy whereby our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people, those laws being paramount and overriding any other inconsistent religious or secular "laws";

         * equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, or national or ethnic origin;

         * a 'fair go' for all that embraces:
             * mutual respect;
             * tolerance;
             * compassion for those in need;
             * equality of opportunity for all;

         * the English language as the national language, and as an important unifying element of Australian society.
    I undertake to conduct myself in accordance with these values of Australian society during my stay in Australia and to obey the laws of Australia.

Part 2
    I undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not my native language.
    I understand that, if in the future I meet the legal qualifications for becoming an Australian citizen and my application is approved, I will need to pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment