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Migration Regulations 1994 - Australian Values Statement for Public Interest Criterion 4019 - 2016/011

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This instrument creates a mandatory Australian Values Statement for people applying for student visas (Subclass 500) and student guardian visas (Subclass 590).

What applicants must sign: A declaration stating: "I will respect Australian values during my stay in Australia and will obey the laws of Australia."

What 'Australian values' means: The instrument defines this to include:

Respect for individual freedom and dignity
Freedom of religion
Commitment to the rule of law (the principle that everyone must follow the legal system) and parliamentary democracy
Equality of men and women
Egalitarianism (fairness and equality), mutual respect, tolerance, fair play, and compassion for those in need
Equality of opportunity regardless of race, religion or ethnic background
Recognition that English is the national language

When it matters: Applicants must satisfy this requirement when the government makes a decision on their visa application.

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AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC I

AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION 4019 — 2016/011

AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR

PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION 4019 – 2016/011

(Schedule 4, Part 3, Clause 3.1)

I, PETER DUTTON, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under Clause 3.1 of Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) APPROVE for public interest criterion 4019, the Australian Values Statement in the Schedule to this Instrument for the purpose of applicants seeking to satisfy the criteria required at the time of making a decision regarding the grant of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa or a Subclass 590 (Student Guardian) visa.

This Instrument, Australian Values Statement for Public Criterion 4019 – 2016/011,
IMMI 16/011, commences on 1 July 2016.

Dated: 18 April 2016

Peter Dutton

THE HON PETER DUTTON MP

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

SCHEDULE

Values StatementI will respect Australian values during my stay in Australia and will obey the laws of Australia.

This statement is to accompany information provided to the applicant (including paper application forms and electronic application forms) which provides that for the purposes of this statement:

Australian values include respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women, and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and pursuit of the public good.

Australian society also values equality of opportunity for individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background.

It is also important to understand that English is the national language.

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AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC I AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION 4019 — 2016/011